Well it could be, but epicatechin itself shows non-linear absorption. Bioavailability rises as dose increases, so this whole thing may not even be a valid concern after all....
The irony didnt escape me that we are finding these compounds work best in conjuction, and that the formula has existed for a long time. The major difference, though, is that there is only a small...
I dont know (no access), but ascorbic acid did similarly well. PGP inhibition, however, has been shown with gallate/pyrogallol moiety catechins, rising with their hydrophobicity.
Glad to help, but hopefully you can check the full text before you make a decision (I can only get the abstract). Its not clear, looking at the abstract, exactly how effective EGCG was when compared...
I believe the irritation issues are only caused by high concentrations of octyl gallate. Its already used as an additive in many foods to prevent rancidity. I guess the question is - Where does the...
Octyl gallate (GAO) and other GAO derivatives enhance cellular accumulation of epicatechin, at least in vitro, by up to 426% (study below). In other studies, octyl gallate has also shown oral...
I understand its osmolytic effect, but as its not accompanied by increased myofibrillar/sarcoplasmic protein synthesis I think its a stretch to call it muscle building directly.
Indirectly, it could. Its misleading to say that creatine supplementation WILL gain you muscle. Lay in bed all day for a few weeks while supplementing creatine and see how much muscle it builds you.
You could say this about almost any ergogenic aid, going by the parameters you require. Good luck finding studies that prove muscle gains made during times of caffeine usage are kept after "cycling...
