Dr. Megan Johnson McCulloughSpecial to Valley NewsGreen tea has become a very popular beverage, especially for health-conscious individuals. This tea is made from the Camellia sinensis leaves and originated in China. The Chinese and Indians use this tea as a form of medicine to heal wounds, regulate body temperature, help with digestion, and improve heart health.The key to this tea is that it contains catechins, which are antioxidants that fight and prevent cell damage. Catechin help kill bacteria and help ward off viruses. Because green tea isn’t processed much before it is bagged, it is packed with catechins in their natural state.There are a number of benefits to green tea. It has been shown to improve blood flow. It has also been shown to lower cholesterol. Because of
