{"id":20,"date":"2022-05-02T05:46:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T05:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fringedynamic.co.za\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2022-05-02T05:46:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T05:46:17","slug":"benefits-of-rooibos-tea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fringedynamic.co.za\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Rooibos tea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>May Prevent and Treat Diabetes<ul><li>Evidence suggests that Aspalathin could also have a positive impact on type 2 diabetes by regulating your blood sugar levels<sup>1<\/sup><\/li><li>Another study by the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine concluded that rooibos has a significant therapeutic effect for the treatment and progression of diabetes<sup>2<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Weight Loss Made Easier<ul><li>A study published in Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology, reported that consuming rooibos tea can increase the body\u2019s leptin secretions<sup>3<\/sup><\/li><li>Leptin, known as the satiety hormone, is responsible for signalling your brain you\u2019ve had enough to eat. In other words, rooibos can suppress your food cravings.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Supports A Healthy Heart &amp; Lowers Blood Pressure<ul><li>A human clinical trial discovered that rooibos tea can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease<sup>4<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Fights Inflammation<ul><li>Rooibos tea contains three compounds called Aspalathin, Quercetin, and Nothofagin, which is shown to fight inflammation<sup>5<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Is a Powerful Antioxidant<ul><li>In fact, rooibos tea contains 50% more antioxidants than green tea<sup>6<\/sup><\/li><li>Among these antioxidants are two polyphenols known for their powerful antioxidant effects in the body. Aspalathin and super oxide Dismutase<sup>7<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Strengthens Bones<ul><li>Rooibos tea contains manganese, calcium, magnesium, and fluoride.<\/li><li>Drinking rooibos, also stimulates osteoblast activity<sup>8<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Allergy Relief<ul><li>The University of Maryland Medical Center claims Quercetin, a polyphenol in rooibos, can prevent immune cells from releasing histamines<sup>9<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Promotes Healthy Skin<ul><li>One study found a rooibos extract cream is effective at reducing skin wrinkles by up to 10%<sup>10<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Better Sleep, Digestion, and Circulation<ul><li>Improve sleep quality because it contains magnesium and is a great caffeine-free<\/li><li>Rooibos tea helps with digestive discomfort because it contains magnesium and potassium<\/li><li>Some evidence suggests Quercetin in rooibos tea can help regulate the circulatory system<sup>11<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypoglycemic effect of aspalathin, a rooibos tea component from Aspalathus linearis, in type 2 diabetic model db\/db mice: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19188054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19188054<\/a><\/li><li>Free radical scavenging ability of Aspalathus linearis in two in vitro models of diabetes and cancer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26151031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26151031<\/a><\/li><li>Effects of fermented rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on adipocyte differentiation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24060217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24060217<\/a><\/li><li>Clinical Trial Shows Cardiovascular Benefits for Rooibos, Popular Antioxidant Herbal Tea from South Africa: <a href=\"http:\/\/cms.herbalgram.org\/press\/2008\/clinicaltrialRooibos.html?ts=1494378308&amp;signature=f60eff2318da1945c48b4964264d8210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/cms.herbalgram.org\/press\/2008\/clinicaltrialRooibos.html?ts=1494378308&amp;signature=f60eff2318da1945c48b4964264d8210<\/a><\/li><li>Anti-inflammatory Effects of Aspalathin and Nothofagin from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) In Vitro and In Vivo: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25655391\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25655391\/<\/a><\/li><li>The Tao of Tea: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/tao-of-tea#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/tao-of-tea#1<\/a><\/li><li>Anti-Oxidative Effects of Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus linearis) on Immobilization-Induced Oxidative Stress in Rat Brain: <a href=\"http:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0087061\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0087061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0087061<\/a><\/li><li>Comparison of black, green and rooibos tea on osteoblast activity: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26885714\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26885714<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umm.edu\/health\/medical\/altmed\/supplement\/quercetin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.umm.edu\/health\/medical\/altmed\/supplement\/quercetin<\/a><\/li><li>Clinical efficacy comparison of anti-wrinkle cosmetics containing herbal flavonoids: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20412217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20412217<\/a><\/li><li>Antihypertensive effects of the flavonoid quercetin in spontaneously hypertensive rats: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1572775\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1572775\/<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May Prevent and Treat Diabetes Evidence suggests that Aspalathin could also have a positive impact on type 2 diabetes by regulating your blood sugar levels1 Another study by the Journal<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fringedynamic.co.za\/?page_id=20\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Benefits of Rooibos 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