Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

(-)-Catechin has been used: to test its binding affinity towards estrogen receptor as a reference standard in high-performance liquid chromatography for quantification of polyphenols from plant extracts (HPLC)as a reference standard in kinetic studies to quantify antioxidants from Iranian green tea leaves

Biochem/physiol Actions

Catechins have wide biological functionality. They induce antiviral and anticancer activities. Catechins also play a key role in regulating carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It prevents fat accumulation.

General description

Catechins are major flavonoids present in green tea accounting to 90%. (−)-catechin is comparatively less bioavailable than the (+)-catechin for intestinal absorption.

Packaging

5 mg in glass bottle