Your body relies on sleep to support essential metabolic functions, including those that regulate heart health, immune response, hormonal balance, and cognitive function. Persistent sleep deprivation increases the risk of blood sugar and cholesterol imbalances, weight gain, injuries, and mood disturbances.
Rooibos is a herbal infusion rich in flavonoids, made from the stems and leaves of the
Aspalathus linearis plant. Traditionally, it has been used to ease anxiety, tension, and insomnia.
Key flavonoids in Rooibos include dihydrochalcones, aspalathin, nothofagin, orientin, vitexin, and rutin. Research suggests these compounds may play a significant role in regulating hormones linked to stress and anxiety, such as cortisol.
Cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," rises in response to stress, keeping the body in a heightened state of alertness. Elevated cortisol levels have been associated with sleep disturbances.
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