Researchers believe that green tea – specifically the epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) catechin – may have important anti-cancer properties… Okay- I’m in right there. Need more? Newer studies indicate that EGCG inhibits the enzyme that normally breaks down the neurohormone norepinephrine. Norepinephrine keeps the metabolic rate up, so preventing its breakdown helps you burn more calories…