Caffeine is of course a major component of every day drinks such as tea and coffee and is also included in AOR EGCG Max. It is claimed that over 70% of the American population take more than 300 milligrams daily. As well as in familiar drinks it is used in energy drinks such as Red Bull as well as in many over the counter analgesics and other medication. Medically it is a as trimethylxanthine, useful as a heart stimulant and it also works as a mild diuretic. It works in the same way as certain drugs, the amphetamines, cocaine, and heroin, all of which work on the action of the brain although in a milder way, and like them it is addictive.

Epicatechin Gallate is a type of flavonoid normally extracted from green tea and buckwheat. It is a flavan-3-ol with chemical formula C22H18O10 and Mol. Mass 442.37 g/mol. Research shows that Catechins including Epicatechin gallate have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties. Its effects are being studied on scar formation which showed a significant increase in blood vessel formation, inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2.. It also indicated a decrease in arginase-I activity and protein levels, which improved scars. The wound healing properties of Epicatechin gallate are also being studied on rats; preliminary research shows encouraging results.

Epichtechin

Epigallocatechin or gallocatechol is a flavanol which are a class of flavanoids. Its basic structure is composed of the 2-phenyl-3, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-ol skeleton. This chemical occurs naturally and is found in green tea and fruits like the pomegranate and persimmon. It is an antioxidant. The chemical interacts with the cannabinoid receptors at a moderate level. These receptors have important implications in human physiology. This means that their activation generates health benefits. Flavanols also act to protect against sunburns, increase capillary blood flow, decrease blood pressure and keep the walls of the arteries in a relaxed condition. The chemical may also act as a building block for other important chemical compounds like proanthocyanidins.

Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), which is also known under the name epigallocatechin 3-gallate, is the ester of catechin, gallic acid and epigallocatechin. It is found in tea and is believed to be one of the most important antioxidants today. Epigallocatechin 3-gallate is currently investigated for the inhibitory effects on the life cycle of HIV-1 virus, the human immunodeficiency virus type 1, which causes AIDS. Although EGCG has shown significant benefits in laboratory studies, the clinical trials on humans have not been conducted yet. The antioxidant qualities of EGCG and the associated reduction of free radicals have made epigallocatechin 3-gallate a very popular supplement, especially with the body building and athletic communities. It is furthermore suggested that EGCG has therapeutic potential with several forms of cancer and in setting of liver fibrosis.

Green Tea Extract comes from green tea leaves and has been shown to be a very effective supplement for many common ailments ranging from minor to life threatening. Green tea extract is known for its strong antioxidant qualities, making it popular amongst those who take an active role in ensuring their good health. In fact, green tea extract has twenty times more antioxidants than the same portion of Vitamin C, another clouted supplement for health aficionados. In addition to antioxidants, green tea extract is effective at fighting carcinogens and inflammation. Green tea extract is best known for fighting cancer when combined with other methods, for reducing inflammation, and for encouraging overall good physical health.