Sentences with phrase «egcg than any other tea»

Not exact matches

Well, matcha actually has quite a bit higher levels of EGCG than other green teas — compared to the highest levels of EGCG in regular green tea reported in the medical literature, one study found that matcha had up to three times more EGCG!

The catechin content of green tea varies greatly depending on the area of cultivation and other factors, but Japanese green teas generally contain far more EGCG than do Chinese teas.

While green tea has a number of health benefits, including boosting the metabolism, improving brain function, and decreasing cancer growth, matcha kicks even these up a notch; according to mbg collective member Will Cole, D.C, «Matcha actually has quite a bit higher levels of EGCG [epigallocatechin gallate, an epic antioxidant] than other green teas — compared to the highest levels of EGCG in regular green tea reported in the medical literature, one study found that matcha had up to three times more EGCG!»

Polyphenols, most of which are catechins (EGCG being the most potent), are especially high in green tea, more so than other teas because green tea leaves are not fermented or left to oxidize for as long.

Other than that, green teas with high EGCG content are best.