Strictinin is a powerful ellagitannin found in green tea, pu’er tea, and certain medicinal plants that provides exceptional antiviral and antibacterial protection. This specialized tea compound offers potent antioxidant benefits, helps regulate blood sugar levels, supports weight management by inhibiting fat absorption enzymes, demonstrates anticaries activity for dental health, provides anti-inflammatory effects, and shows potential anticancer properties while working synergistically with other tea compounds to enhance overall health benefits.
Alternative Names: 1-O-galloyl-4,6-O-(S)-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-β-D-glucose, Strictinin ellagitannin, Tea ellagitannin
Categories: Polyphenol, Ellagitannin, Hydrolyzable Tannin, Tea Component
Primary Longevity Benefits
- Antioxidant Protection
- Antiviral Activity
- Anti-inflammatory Effects
Secondary Benefits
- Antibacterial Properties
- Anti-obesity Effects
- Anticaries Activity
- Antidiabetic Properties
- Anticancer Effects
- Laxative Effects
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