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Green Tea Extract

Also known as: EGCG, Camellia sinensis extract, epigallocatechin gallate

Limited EvidenceExtractAndrogenic Alopecia

Polyphenol-rich extract with in vitro 5-alpha reductase inhibition and hair growth promotion.

Regrowth Potential20%
Long-Term Viability50%

Mechanism of Action

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the primary catechin in green tea, inhibits 5-alpha reductase in vitro and stimulates dermal papilla cell proliferation. EGCG also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may protect follicles from oxidative stress and reduce scalp inflammation.

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