Table 1. Catechins of Polyphenon 60 extract from green teaa.
Catechin derivatives | content [%] |
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Epigallocatechin (EGC) | 19.0 |
Epicatechin (EC) | 6.4 |
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) | 28.8 |
Epicatechin gallate (ECG) | 7.0 |
Gallocatechin gallate (GCG) | 2.1 |
Catechin gallate (CG) | 0.3 |
Gallocatechin (GC) | 5.2 |
Catechin (C) | 1.4 |
a according to supplier’s declaration (Sigma Aldrich Chemie GmbH, Taufkirchen, Germany); also includes proteins (approx. 18%), caffeine, minerals and fiber.