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Rooibos tea offers many benefits to people who consume it. The most common way Rooibos is enjoyed is as a tea. Seeing as Rooibos is caffeine-free, there is no limit as to the amount of Rooibos tea one can drink per day. In fact, the recommended daily intake is 6 cups of Rooibos tea per day! In this newsletter, we highlight 7 of the top reasons why you should make sure you achieve your daily intake of Rooibos tea.

Rooibos contains powerful antioxidants with strong cancer-fighting effects. A study by Stellenbosch University suggests that people who spend a lot of time in the sun should consider using a skin-care product containing Rooibos extracts to prevent the development of skin cancer and to delay the onset of malignant tumours.

The study also showed that consuming Rooibos as a tea helps to reduce the risk of cancer development in people.

Rooibos has a high concentration of two polyphenol antioxidants, aspalathin and nothofagin, that fight free radical damage – toxic by-products of the body’s metabolic processes – and have anti-inflammatory properties that protect against heart disease. Small South African studies in humans support the notation that the beverage is good for hearts.

Rooibos contains magnesium essential for the human nervous system, calcium and manganese for strong teeth and bones, zinc for metabolism and immune system, and iron that is critical for helping blood transport oxygen to all the cells that need it. Most black teas have tannins that prevent iron absorption. Rooibos tea has less than half the tannins of black tea, and actively helps the body to absorb iron.

A team of South African researchers has added more evidence suggesting that Rooibos may be beneficial in countering diabetes because of its glucose-moderating effects. Japanese research suggests that the main antioxidant in green Rooibos, aspalathin, helps muscle cells to use glucose more effectively, and maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Rooibos can help to prevent the development of fatty liver disease – a potentially serious condition where fat accumulates in liver cells. It also helps damaged liver tissue to regenerate and is recommended as an aid in preventing and treating liver disease.

It eases stomach cramps and diarrhoea thanks to the calming effect of its flavonoids on the digestive system. Recent studies have also suggested that by drinking Rooibos, those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can alleviate some of the symptoms associated with this condition.

Coffee and energy drinks are usually the go-to beverages for those experiencing stress, but science suggests they drink Rooibos tea as an alternative to help people stay on top of their “A” game.

Several studies point to Rooibos tea’s ability to protect healthy cells from damage caused by free radicals and that its high level of antioxidants could reduce the effects of oxidative stress, which everyone experiences in day to day life at work, school or college.

For more information on Rooibos and the wonders of this gift from nature, visit our website at www.rooibosltd.co.za. To stay up to date with the latest news from Rooibos Limited follow us on social media.

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