Catechins
Overview
Catechins are a type of flavonoid found abundantly in the green tea plant Camellia sinensis, cocoas and chocolates.
Health Benefits of Catechins
Catechins possess many health benefits similar to Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs). Catechins are less bioavailable than OPCs and [in-vitro] their relative therapeutic benefits appear to be approximately 25% of those of OPCs).
Eyes/Vision
Catechins are claimed to improve night vision in people affected by mild Night Blindness. [1]
Immune System
Catechins may help to prevent several forms of Cancer. [2]
Catechins may help to prevent Radiation poisoning:
Catechins may eliminate Strontium-90 out of the body before it can settle in the Bone Marrow.
Catechins may inhibit Helicobacter pylori. [3]
Catechins may inhibit the release of Histamine from Mast Cells. [4]
Metabolism
Catechins possess Antioxidants properties: [5]
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