Green tea contains health-promoting polyphenols including epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a powerful antioxidant which has been the subject of extensive scientific research. The antioxidant activity of EGCG is about 25–100 times that of vitamins C and E.173 One cup of green tea provides roughly 200 mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant effects that are greater than a serving of broccoli, spinach, carrots or strawberries.

Green tea has been shown to provide many benefits including:174

• Scavenging reactive oxygen species such as superoxide and the hydroxyl and peroxyl radical175-179
• Fluid-stabilizing properties179-183
• Possibly promoting weight loss184-187
• Boosting the effectiveness of enzymatic phase II
  detoxification188-194
• Helping maintain healthy cell proliferation195-202
  
• Helping maintain healthy blood cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride levels already within normal range203-208
• Enhancing immune function209-216
• Displaying protective effects on brain tissues217-219

The botanical extract in Mega Green Tea Extract has been concentrated and dual standardized to ensure the highest quality, consistency and biological activity. This advanced extract contains 98% total polyphenols and 45% epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG).

This supplement should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Results may vary.