(+)-Catechin is a phenolic compound abundantly present in tea, cocoa, and berries. It helps regulate blood pressure, lose weight, and protect from brain diseases.
catechins have been widely efficient in the prevention of lung cancer, breast cancer, esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer and prostate cancer.
Green tea is for catechins intake is has much highest amount of catechins as compared to black tea.
drinks that are high in catechins includes green tea, red wine, beer, cacao liquor.
Catechins have potent antioxidant properties, although in some cases they may act in the cell as pro-oxidants.