catechin
Polyphenol in tea
Catechin is a natural compound found in tea, cocoa, fruits, and other plants.
It belongs to a class of antioxidants called flavonoids, which may have health benefits.
Green tea is particularly rich in catechins: The health claims for green tea center on its catechin content.
Multi-ringed plant antioxidant
- quercetinPlant-derived antioxidant flavonoid
- tanninPlant-derived astringent compound
- benzene ringSix-membered carbon cycle
- molecular structureArrangement of atoms in compound
Unoxidized Camellia sinensis infusion
- matchaPowdered Japanese green tea
- senchaSteamed Japanese green tea
- steepingSoaking to extract flavor
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
oolong · white tea · brew · loose-leaf · ceremony · extraction · water temperature · steeping time
Multi-ringed plant antioxidant
- free radicalsChemically reactive atomic fragments
- scavengerSeeker of refuse
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
- enzymaticInvolving biological catalysts
Tissue-contracting agent
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
- mouthfeelOral texture perception
- puckeringContracting into small folds
- oversteepedInfused too long
unsweetened · bitterness · palate · aftertaste · harsh · vegetal · grassy · bracing
Safeguarding cardiac tissue
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- bioactiveAffecting living tissue
- nutraceuticalHealth-benefit food product
vascular · blood pressure · insulin sensitivity · metabolism · antimicrobial · weight management · cholesterol · cardiovascular
polyphenol
Multi-ringed plant antioxidant
- quercetinPlant-derived antioxidant flavonoid
- tanninPlant-derived astringent compound
- benzene ringSix-membered carbon cycle
green tea
Unoxidized Camellia sinensis infusion
infusion · oolong · white tea · brew · loose-leaf · ceremony · extraction · water temperature · steeping time · tea leaves
polyphenol
Multi-ringed plant antioxidant
- free radicalsChemically reactive atomic fragments
- scavengerSeeker of refuse
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
enzymatic · DNA repair · chelation · bioavailability · half-life
astringent
Tissue-contracting agent
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
- mouthfeelOral texture perception
- puckeringContracting into small folds
oversteeped · unsweetened · bitterness · palate · aftertaste · harsh · vegetal · grassy · bracing
cardioprotective
Safeguarding cardiac tissue
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- bioactiveAffecting living tissue
nutraceutical · vascular · blood pressure · insulin sensitivity · metabolism · antimicrobial · weight management · cholesterol · cardiovascular · supplement
catechinfree radical
Unstable, electron-seeking particle
- Heidelberg CatechismReformed statement of faith
- catechism classFormal instruction in faith
- Catholic catechismChurch's doctrinal instruction text