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An ointment with 15% green tea extract is approved for genital and anal warts.
Green tea or supplements with its active compounds are not approved for any other uses, but studies saw benefits from drinking 1-10 cups per day. Discuss with your doctor if green tea may help you as a complementary approach and what the appropriate dose should be in your case.
Do not exceed 400 mg of epigallocatechin gallate per day, as more has been associated with liver issues.
Increasing the Availability of EGCG
Epigallocatechin gallate generally has poor bioavailability. You can increase the uptake of this polyphenol by taking it in combination with:
- • Piperine
- • Vitamin C
- • Fish oil
- • Soft water
- • Fasting
Because calcium and magnesium reduce its absorption, you may want to avoid combining it with supplements or foods high in these nutrients. *
