Catechin
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Catechin is a flavan-3-ol, a type of natural phenol and antioxidant. It is a plant secondary metabolite. It belongs to the group of flavan-3-ols (or simply flavanols), part of the chemical family of flavonoids. The name of the catechin chemical family derives from catechu, which is the tannic juice or boiled extract of Mimosa catechu (Acacia catechu L.f).
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Food Sources
Catechins are a type of antioxidant found in green tea, red wine, chocolate, and apples
Special Precautions of Catechin
Benefits and uses of Catechin are
- lower blood cholesterol
- lower body fat
- help prevent cancer
- work as antioxidant
- help prevent cold and flu
- control high blood pressure
- control high blood sugar, and prevent bad breath odor.
