Concentrated catechin polyphenols from Camellia sinensis, chiefly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG); modestly increases thermogenesis and fat oxidation when combined with caffeine, and provides broad antioxidant activity.
Cluster of conditions — high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, abnormal cholesterol — increasing cardiovascular risk.
Also known as: EGCG, Catechins, Camellia sinensis
Every published result for this pair, extracted and audited.
Research volume over time for Green Tea Extract (EGCG) × metabolic syndrome. Structured outcome extraction (direction, effect size) for this pair is in progress - the full analytics will appear here once audited.
Hand-selected PubMed studies, linked to the originals.
Ordered by strength of evidence, then result direction.
01Effectiveness of Herbal Medicines with Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Properties in Improving Oral Health and Treating Gingivitis and Periodontitis: A Systematic ReviewMalcangi G, et al. · Nutrients · 2025PMID 40077632 ↗02The Antiobesity Effects and Potential Mechanisms of TheaflavinsFang Y, et al. · Journal of medicinal food · 2024PMID 38060708 ↗03Does green tea catechin enhance weight-loss effect of exercise training in overweight and obese individuals? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trialsGholami F, et al. · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2024PMID 39350601 ↗04Polyphenol Intervention Ameliorates Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: An Updated Comprehensive Systematic ReviewRanneh Y, et al. · Nutrients · 2024PMID 39683546 ↗Be the first to share what you noticed with Green Tea Extract (EGCG) for metabolic syndrome. How we calculate this.