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Green Tea Extract Risks

The potential risks associated with green tea extracts, including liver injury and interactions with prescription drugs.

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Jan 16, 2026
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How does green tea extract (EGCG) affect the metabolism of prescription drugs and other supplements?

Green tea extract’s principal catechin, EGCG, can change how drugs and supplements are absorbed, metabolized and excreted by inhibiting intestinal transporters (OATPs), drug‑metabolizing enzymes (nota...

Jan 20, 2026

Which viral diet trends have been wrongly attributed to medical personalities, and how were those attributions debunked?

Social platforms and charismatic "medical" personalities have been credited with launching and popularizing a range of viral diet trends—from celery-juice miracle claims to extreme fasting regimens—an...

Jan 7, 2026

How do common fat‑burner ingredients (caffeine, EGCG, capsaicinoids, L‑carnitine) interact with prescription medications?

Common fat‑burner ingredients can and do interact with prescription medicines: stimulants such as caffeine raise heart rate and blood pressure and may amplify or be amplified by other stimulants or ca...

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