Physiological Effects of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on Energy Expenditure for Prospective Fat Oxidation in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Green tea catechins (GTCs) are known to improve fat oxidation during fasted, rested and exercise conditions wherein epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is thought to be the most pharmacologically active and has been studied extensively. From the available data of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on EGCG, we carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to elucidate whether EGCG consumption indeed increase energy expenditure and promote fat oxidation. A systematic review of the literature was conducted using electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, JICST, JSTPLUS, and JMEDPLUS and others) and 8 RCTs were included.
Source: The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry - Category: Biochemistry Authors: Source Type: research