Therapeutic uses of epicatechin in diabetes and cancer

• Main Authors: Abdulkhaleq, Layth Abdulmajeed, Assi, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq, Noor, Mohd Hezmee Mohd, Abdullah, Rasedee, Saad, Mohd Zamri, Taufiq-Yap, Yun Hin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Veterinary World 2017
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63559/1/Therapeutic%20uses%20of%20epicatechin%20in%20diabetes%20and%20cancer.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/63559/; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5591471/pdf/VetWorld-10-869.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Epicatechin is a natural flavonoid found in green tea. It has been reported to possess an immense antioxidant effect which contributes to its therapeutic effect against a handful of ailments. In this review, we discuss its therapeutic role in the management of two of the most important human disease...