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catechin /cat·e·chin/ (kat´ĕ-kin) an astringent principle from the heartwood of Acacia catechu (catechu) and Uncaria gambier (gambir). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Franz Matschinsky of the Department of Biochemistry and Diabetes Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, has determined that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and epicatechin gallate (ECG), two polyphenols found in green tea, can play a significant role in modulating human insulin production. |
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