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EGCG and Metabolism

The effects of EGCG on energy expenditure, lipid oxidation, and thermogenesis in humans.

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Feb 3, 2026

What are the metabolic fates of lipids released from adipocytes after photobiomodulation—oxidation, re‑esterification, or redistribution?

applied to consistently reduces the generation and release of free fatty acids (FFA) from adipocytes in multiple preclinical models, shifting the immediate metabolic fate away from elevated plasma oxi...

Jan 11, 2026

Which human clinical trials have tested green tea catechins or EGCG for metabolism and weight loss?

Randomized human trials testing green tea catechins (GTCs) or isolated EGCG for metabolism and weight have produced modest, inconsistent effects: some controlled trials report small reductions in body...