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Stimulant botanicals

The use of stimulant botanicals, such as capsaicin and green tea extract, and their potential effects on cardiovascular health

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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...