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).<br>
See also :
* [[EGCG]]
* [[Flavonoids]]
* [[Green Tea]]
* [[Catechu]]
==Food Sources==
Catechins are a type of antioxidant found in green tea, red wine, chocolate, and apples
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