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The Dietary Polyphenol Epigallocatechin Gallate Delays Biological Aging by Activating Peroxisome Biogenesis and Peroxisomal Fatty Acid β‐Oxidation

Source: Aging Cell • Published: 03 Nov 2026, 03:46

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Aging Cell.

EGCG increased peroxisome biogenesis and β-oxidation, delaying aging markers in models.

The Dietary Polyphenol Epigallocatechin Gallate Delays Biological Aging by Activating Peroxisome Biogenesis and Peroxisomal Fatty Acid β‐Oxidation
Key Takeaways
  • EGCG increased peroxisome numbers in mouse and cell models.
  • EGCG raised peroxisomal β-oxidation activity compared with controls.
  • Peroxisome changes were associated with delayed aging markers in experiments.
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