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A crystalline compound which is the major constituent of catechu.
A phenol; chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆; several isomers
‘Apples are rich in plant compounds called flavonoids including catechin and quercetin.’
‘Black Catechu, a component of SJS, was found to have polyphenol components such as catechin which has strong scavenging effects on oxygen radicals.’
‘One could conclude that foods rich in longer-chain catechin oligomers are most likely to provide bioavailable catechin.’
‘Green tea contains compounds called catechins, including epigallocatechin gallate - the main catechin responsible for the tea's thermogenic and antioxidant properties.’
‘Other nutrients important for gum health include vitamin A, zinc, vitamin E, selenium, and flavonoids such as quercetin, catechin, anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins.’