Green tea extract thermogenesis - induced weight loss by epigallocatechin gallate inhibition of catechol - O - methyltransferase (academic.oup.com)
It may also cause kidney and liver problems.Although the FDA considers propyl gallate safe, in other countries it is either banned or very limited in use. (fitlife.tv)
The epigallocatechin gallate in green tea helps to soothe the skin from sunburn. (businessinsider.com)