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Browse Wellness Word Definitions  Wellness Words Detail Page     Word:    EGCG Short Definition:   Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, A powerful anti-oxidant. Definition: Found in grape seed extract and to a lesser degree in pine bark. Green tea has the highest concentration of all. Studies have found that the EGCG found in green tea binds to the HSP90 protein and prevents a series of events that lead to cancer. This is supported by the fact that Asian countries that have lower incidences of cancer, have higher consuption of green tea.

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