Report from the journalist, Maya Citra Rosa
TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA – Currently scientists are paying attention to the natural ingredient Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), or simply Epigallo.
Epigallo as the main component found in green tea is known to have benefits in relation to several infectious diseases, including viral infections.
Moreover, the study of Djoko Purwanto, a pharmacologist from Airlangga University, Surabaya found that the antioxidants in Epigallo have 100x higher power than vitamin C and 25x higher than vitamin E in protecting the body.
“Epigallo is a group of antioxidants that belong to a large group of polyphenols.
Epigallo has a positive effect on health because it has antioxidant power.
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With the power of these antioxidants, Epigallo contained in the extract green tea able to control free radicals that often form in the body.
The excess of free radicals can trigger oxidative stress and can lead to cell damage and chronic disease, “said dr. Susi as Medical Advisor of LAPI Laboratories.
Epigallo extract is not only useful for neutralizing free radicals from cigarette smoke, but is also useful for preventing cancer cells, lowering cholesterol, and maintaining the health of blood vessels, heart and brain.
In connection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, several reviews and studies have been conducted in order to encourage the use of Epigallo.
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