Catechins
Antioxidants from the flavonoid group, which are widely found in certain plants, especially in green tea. They have a number of beneficial properties, including the ability to reduce the risk of developing certain diseases and exert antibacterial effects.
Catechins are antioxidants from the flavonoid group, which are widely found in certain plants, especially in green tea. They have a number of beneficial properties, including the ability to reduce the risk of developing certain diseases and exert antibacterial effects. From the perspective of a keto diet, catechins may be beneficial due to their potential to improve metabolic processes and promote the reduction of bo…
Food Matrix
Plant bioactives and food metabolites rarely act like a drug with one direct effect. Their action depends on the food, dose, microbiota, preparation method and the rest of the diet.
Practical Meaning
It is usually better to obtain these compounds from varied foods: greens, vegetables, berries, spices, cocoa, olive oil, nuts and fermented foods when tolerated. Concentrated supplements require more attention to dose and interactions.
Supplements And Interactions
Concentrated plant extracts may interact with anticoagulants, blood pressure medication, glucose-lowering drugs and medicines processed by liver enzymes. “Plant-based” does not always mean safe, especially at high doses or with chronic disease.
Role In A Keto Diet
Keto can become too narrow: meat, cheese, eggs and fat without plant sources. Bioactive compounds help widen the diet through greens, spices, low-carb vegetables, modest berries, olive oil and fermented foods.
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