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EPICATECHIN
EPICATECHIN
EPICATECHIN
EPICATECHIN
EPICATECHIN
EPICATECHIN
EPICATECHIN
EPICATECHIN

EPICATECHIN

Cardiovascular Support & Muscle Function*

$59.95
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  • Strength Gains
  • Stamina & Endurance
  • Nitric Oxide Support
  • Antioxidant & Metabolic Support
  • Muscle Protein Synthesis & Muscle Recovery

Active Ingredient: Epicatechin

Other Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule (Hypromellose, Titanium Dioxide)

HOW

Take 2 capsules daily with water or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

WHEN

Daily

DOSE

2 Capsules

  • Benefits

    • Strength Gains
    • Stamina & Endurance
    • Nitric Oxide Support
    • Antioxidant & Metabolic Support
    • Muscle Protein Synthesis & Muscle Recovery
  • Ingredients

    Active Ingredient: Epicatechin

    Other Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule (Hypromellose, Titanium Dioxide)

  • How To Use

    HOW

    Take 2 capsules daily with water or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

    WHEN

    Daily

    DOSE

    2 Capsules

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Formulation

Epicatechin

  • Found In
  • Green Tea, Cacao
  • Source
  • 2,3-cis-epicatechin
  • Benefits
  • Muscle Building, Heart, Brain Health
  • Science
  • 18,814 published articles
overview

Cardiovascular Support & Muscle Function*

  • OVERVIEW

    Epicatechin, a flavanol compound found in sources like cocoa, green tea, and berries, offers a range of potential health benefits. With its antioxidant properties, epicatechin neutralizes harmful free radicals and supports cellular health. It stimulates the production of nitric oxide, promoting improved blood flow and cardiovascular health. Epicatechin also enhances insulin sensitivity, positively impacting glucose metabolism and reducing the risk of insulin resistance. Perhaps most notably, epicatechin aids muscle growth through myostatin inhibition, increased nitric oxide production, and enhanced protein synthesis. By harnessing these mechanisms, epicatechin may support overall cognitive function, metabolic health, and muscle performance and recovery.

  • MUSCLE GROWTH, PERFORMANCE, & RECOVERY

    Epicatechin's effects on muscle growth, performance and recovery are attributed to several mechanisms. Myostatin is a protein that regulates muscle growth by suppressing muscle fiber size and number. Epicatechin has been found to inhibit myostatin signaling, thereby allowing for greater muscle protein synthesis and hypertrophy. By blocking myostatin's inhibitory effects, epicatechin promotes muscle growth and development.1


    It also supports protein synthesis, a process by which new proteins are built within muscle cells. By promoting the rate of protein synthesis, epicatechin promotes the growth and repair of muscle tissue. This effect is particularly beneficial during periods of resistance training or exercise, as it helps optimize muscle adaptation and recovery.2 It supports skeletal muscle contractility and force production via calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Epicatechin also promotes mitochondrial biogenesis and function, leading to improved energy production and endurance.3

  • NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCTION

    Epicatechin supports the body’s ability to produce nitric oxide (NO) via endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). NO functions as a potent vasodilator, relaxing the smooth muscle cells in blood vessels and improving blood flow. Increased NO production supports endothelial function, and may contribute to cardiovascular health and overall cognitive function.4

  • ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY

    Epicatechin exerts its antioxidant effects through multiple mechanisms. It acts as a free radical scavenger, directly neutralizing harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS). Additionally, epicatechin upregulates endogenous antioxidant defense systems by enhancing the activity of enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase.5

  • REFERENCES

    1. Walker DK, Dickinson JM, Timmerman KL, et al. Exercise, amino acids, and aging in the control of human muscle protein synthesis. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011;43(12):2249-2258. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e318223b037

    2. Gutierrez-Salmean G, Ciaraldi TP, Nogueira L, et al. Effects of (-)-epicatechin on molecular modulators of skeletal muscle growth and differentiation. J Nutr Biochem. 2014;25(1):91-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2013.09.010

    3. Gutiérrez-Salmeán G, Ortiz-Vilchis P, Vacaseydel CM, Rubio-Gayosso I, Meaney E, Villarreal F, Ramírez-Sánchez I, Ceballos G. Acute effects of an oral supplement of (-)-epicatechin on postprandial fat and carbohydrate metabolism in normal and overweight subjects. Food Funct. 2014 Mar;5(3):521-7. doi: 10.1039/c3fo60416k. PMID: 24458104; PMCID: PMC3947792.

    4. Rassaf T, Rammos C, Hendgen-Cotta UB, et al. Vasculoprotective effects of dietary cocoa flavanols in patients on hemodialysis: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2016;11(1): 108-118. doi: 10.2215/CJN.04030415

    5. Higginbotham S, Zhang ZF, Lee IM, et al. Dietary flavonoids and the risk of colorectal cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2005;14(4): 913-918. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-04-0688

Nutrition
Serving Size: 2 Capsules | Servings Per Container: 30
IngredientsAmount Per Serving
Epicatechin500 mg

Other Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule (Hypromellose, Titanium Dioxide)

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