Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major catechin in green tea, possesses antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. We hypothesized that dietary EGCG supplementation before oxidative challenge would attenuate Diquat-induced redox disturbance and help maintain intestinal epithelial integrity and immune-related home...
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Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major catechin in green tea, has potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-regulating effects. Yet its application in growing-finishing pigs remains under-studied. This study tested the dose-dependent effects of dietary EGCG on growth performance, antioxidant capac...
Ye-Hao Xu, Ai-Bing Yu, Kun-Hong Xie et al.· The Journal of the Science o...· 0 citations
Oxidative stress is a major challenge in weaned piglet production because it impairs intestinal health, nutrient utilization, and growth performance; however, the effects of dietary epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on intestinal dysfunction under oxidative stress conditions have not been fully elucidated. This study e...