Green Tea Extract (EGCG) untuk Abdominal Fat Reduction
BSub-analysis of green tea RCTs suggests EGCG may preferentially reduce abdominal (visceral) fat through catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibition. A 12-week study found significant reduction in total abdominal fat area on CT imaging.
Kesimpulan
Sub-analysis of green tea RCTs suggests EGCG may preferentially reduce abdominal (visceral) fat through catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibition. A 12-week study found significant reduction in total abdominal fat area on CT imaging.
Key Statistics
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Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosis yang Umum Digunakan
- general:
- 250-500 mg/day standardized to 50% EGCG
- equivalent:
- 3-5 cups green tea/day
- weightmanagement:
- 400-800 mg EGCG/day
Batas atas: 800 mg EGCG/day (hepatotoxicity risk above this; rare but documented)
Waktu terbaik diminum: With meals (reduces nausea risk); avoid on empty stomach; space from iron-containing foods/supp
Safety & Side Effects
Efek Samping yang Dilaporkan
- ⚠ Nausea on empty stomach
- ⚠ Insomnia (caffeine content)
- ⚠ Rare hepatotoxicity at high doses
- ⚠ Reduced iron absorption
Interaksi yang Diketahui
- ● Nadolol (reduced bioavailability)
- ● Iron supplements (reduced absorption)
- ● Blood thinners (theoretical)
- ● Other stimulants (additive effects)
Asupan atas yang dapat ditoleransi: 800 mg EGCG/day (hepatotoxicity risk above this; rare but documented)
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