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In addition, those who have COMT Val/Val genotype (genotype with greater enzyme expression) were associated with a significantly increased risk of UF as compared to those with Val/Met genotype (intermediate expression) and Met/Met genotype (low expression), which could have explained the higher risk of UF in African American women (47% having Val/Val genotype) ( In vitro study showed that the ability of green tea extract in inhibiting the proliferation of leiomyoma cells is in part due to the potential of EGCG in reducing the expression of the COMT enzyme (Zhang et al., 2014)
The most common effects are mild nausea, upset stomach, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, especially when starting or raising the dose
It is believed to influence levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain key neurotransmitters involved in satiety, mood, and metabolism
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