Botanical
EGCG
EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is the most abundant catechin in green tea and belongs to the polyphenols, a large group of plant compounds.
What does the EGCG amount mean?
EU rules for covered green tea extracts require the EGCG amount per portion and a daily portion below 800 mg. This regulatory restriction is not an endorsement of 799 mg as a safe personal dose. 1 2
Sources
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2340: green tea extracts containing EGCG European Commission, 2022
- Scientific opinion on the safety of green tea catechins EFSA Journal, 2018