SAFE
Epicatechin gallate
(−)-Epicatechin-3-gallate
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Specialty Bioactives
PubMed Studies
12
PubChem CID
About
Gallate ester of epicatechin found in green tea. Less abundant than EGCG. Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Similar safety profile to mixed catechins.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Iron chelation. Antiplatelet effect. Generally well tolerated at food-equivalent quantities.
🏷️ Other Names
(−)-Epicatechin-3-gallate