Effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate combined with ascorbic acid and glycerol on the stability and uric acid-lowering activity of epigallocatechin-3-gallate.

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is unstable and easily oxidized, which limits its applications. Ascorbic acid (Vc) is a natural antioxidant. The effects of EGCG combined with Vc and glycerol on s...