Green Tea Extract (EGCG) for Inflammation
Concentrated catechin polyphenols from Camellia sinensis, chiefly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG); modestly increases thermogenesis and fat oxidation when combined with caffeine, and provides broad antioxidant activity.
Green Tea Extract (EGCG) for Inflammation
0 of 1 result reported a benefit, from 1 published study.
1 review of trials · the chart counts everything measured
- 1 no clear benefit
Colour keyReported a benefitNo clear benefitUnclearPossible harmAmber is for highlights, such as where the most research is. It never means a result was good.
- Inflammation marker (CRP)No clear difference0.09 mg/L higher1 review of trials2015 study ↗
These are the figures the studies reported, not a prediction for any one person. Where several studies measured the same thing in the same unit, we show a simple average and say so. Every result is listed below.
See every resultThe connection
Chronic systemic inflammation underlies most modern diseases — heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions.
Also known as: EGCG, Catechins, Camellia sinensis
Green Tea Extract (EGCG) × Inflammation: at a glance
Every published result for this pair, extracted and audited.
These charts count reported findings from published studies, grouped by reported benefit and study design. Study design is not a certainty grade.
Green Tea Extract (EGCG) / Inflammation: reported findings; one study may contribute several findings.
What the evidence shows
What this means: Counts describe research quantity, not treatment effectiveness or certainty.
| Category | Findings (count) |
|---|---|
| No benefit | 1 |
Study designs behind these findings
What this means: Counts describe research quantity, not treatment effectiveness or certainty.
| Category | Findings (count) |
|---|---|
| Meta-analysis | 1 |
- Studies
- 1
| Study | Outcome | Reported result | Uncertainty (as reported) | Study duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effects of supplementation with green tea catechins on plasma C-reactive protein concentrations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (PMID 26233863) | plasma C-reactive protein concentrations | 0.085 mg/L | 95% CI, -0.225 to 0.395; P = 0.592 | <8 wk and ≥8 wk |
Study results, as reported by the publications
Every measured outcome, one row per finding - numbers exactly as reported. Units are preserved where supplied; missing units are not inferred.
| Study and type | Reported sample and duration | Outcome measured | Reported result | What studies found |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMID 26233863 2015 Meta-analysis | Sample (as reported): 11 RCTs armsDuration: <8 wk and ≥8 wk | plasma C-reactive protein concentrations | 0.085 mg/L (95% CI, -0.225 to 0.395; P = 0.592) | No benefit |
Green Tea Extract (EGCG) × Inflammation: the evidence base
Hand-selected PubMed studies, linked to the originals.
Ordered by strength of evidence, then result direction.
01Role of the EPA: DHA dosing ratio in omega-3 supplements on blood fatty acid profiles and inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysisKhabir Z, et al. · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2026PMID 41568426 ↗02Effectiveness of Herbal Medicines with Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Properties in Improving Oral Health and Treating Gingivitis and Periodontitis: A Systematic ReviewMalcangi G, et al. · Nutrients · 2025PMID 40077632 ↗03Effects of Nigella sativa and its constituents on inflammatory markers in ovalbumin-induced asthma model: a preclinical systematic review and meta-analysisGhobadi H, et al. · Inflammopharmacology · 2025PMID 40839182 ↗04The effect of two anti-inflammatory dietary components, omega-3 and resveratrol, on endometriosisSienko A, et al. · Ginekologia polska · 2024PMID 37768015 ↗05Effect of Nigella sativa Intake on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsHosseini H, et al. · Current pharmaceutical biotechnology · 2024PMID 37859312 ↗06The Antiobesity Effects and Potential Mechanisms of TheaflavinsFang Y, et al. · Journal of medicinal food · 2024PMID 38060708 ↗Community experiences
Contributors volunteered; this does not establish treatment effectiveness or population incidence.
Reported changes
No publishable community breakdown is available. This does not establish that no reports exist.