Green Tea has been extensively studied and researchers have found its active constituents to be a family of polyphenols called catechins.* One catechin in particular, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCg) has demonstrated extraordinary free radical quenching power in laboratory studies.* One capsule of Protocol For Life Balance� EGCg possesses the phytonutrient content equal to about 2-3 cups of green tea.