What Benefits Does Epicatechin Have for Your Body?
Sep 03, 2024
What is Epicatechin powder?
Epicatechin powder is a flavonoid, a type of catechin, a natural compound in plants. It mainly comes from the following types:
- Tea: especially green tea and black tea.
- Cocoa beans: specifically dark chocolate and cocoa powder.
- Apples: especially the skinned varieties.
- Grapes: especially red grapes.
Epicatechin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and possible cardiovascular protective effects.

Catechin compounds in tea trees mainly include catechin (C), epicatechin (EC), gallocatechin (GC), epigallocatechin (EGC), and catechin gallate (CG). ), 8 monomers: epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin gallate (GCG) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).
Epicatechin powder have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and antioxidant effects. Among them, EGCG has the most outstanding antioxidant properties, which can remove excess free radicals and help the body resist aging better.
COA:
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Analysis |
Specification |
Result |
Test method |
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Physical Description |
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Appearance |
White fine powder |
Complies |
Visual |
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Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
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Bulk density |
0.2g/ml Min |
0.35g/ml |
CP2015 |
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Particle size |
95% pass 80 mesh |
Complies |
80 Mesh Screen |
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Solvent used |
Water and ethanol |
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/ |
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Solubility |
Water soluble |
Good water soluble |
CP2015 |
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Chemical Tests |
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Identification |
Must positive |
Positive |
TLC |
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Epicatechin (on dry basis) |
98.0% Min |
98.14% |
HPLC |
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Catechins |
/ |
98.81% |
HPLC |
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Caffeine |
0.1% Max |
Complies |
HPLC |
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Loss on drying |
5.0% Max |
0.12% |
CP2015 |
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Ash |
0.5% Max |
0.01% |
CP2015 |
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Heavy metals |
10.0ppm Max |
Complies |
CP2015 |
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As |
1.0ppm Max |
0.217ppm |
AAS |
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Pb |
1.0ppm Max |
0.142ppm |
AAS |
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Hg |
0.1ppm Max |
0.009ppm |
AAS |
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Cd |
1.0ppm Max |
0.022ppm |
AAS |
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Microbiology Control |
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Total plate count |
1000cfu/g Max |
Complies |
CP2015 |
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Yeast & Mold |
100cfu/g Max |
Complies |
CP2015 |
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E.Coil |
Negative |
Negative |
CP2015 |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
CP2015 |
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Conclusion |
Complies with the enterprise standards. |
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General Status |
Non-GMO, ISO Certificated. |
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Packing and Storage |
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Packing: Pack in paper-carton and two plastic-bags inside. |
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Shelf life: 2 year when properly stored. |
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Storage: Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light. |
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Benefits of Epicatechin powder:
1. Dilate blood vessels
Epicatechin EC can relax muscles by regulating nitric oxide, leading to blood vessel dilation.
2. Antioxidant
Epicatechin and other flavonoids have antioxidant and free radical scavenging effects. Studies have found that increasing epicatechin levels can enhance plasma's ability to scavenge free radicals and inhibit lipid peroxidation and destruction.
3. Build muscle
Additionally, chocolate rich in this flavonoid promotes endothelial function. A study of epicatechin (EC) in green tea that blocks myostatin found that it also increases muscle strength.
4. Improve diabetes symptoms
Epicatechin bulk powder from green tea, and this flavonoid is helpful for patients with diabetes to improve their condition because it can increase acetylcholinesterase activity.
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