Rooibos Tea Lowers Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Rooibos tea has the potential to delay and prevent the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes.
Prof Christo Muller, Chief Specialist Scientist at the SAMRC, who has led a number of research projects focusing on the effectiveness of Rooibos in the treatment of T2D, confirms Rooibos’ potential to help control diabetes, in conjunction with healthy lifestyle changes.
“Diabetes is amongst the most prevalent diseases of lifestyle of our time, with about one in 14 South Africans between the ages of 21 and 79 suffering from the condition. Many are also unaware that they have diabetes and are living with dangerously high blood sugar levels, increasing the likelihood of developing diabetic complications such as blindness, renal failure, amputation, heart attack and stroke, which is a frightening outlook. Our research found that an aspalathin-enriched extract of green Rooibos effectively lowered raised blood glucose levels in diabetic rats,” says Prof Christo Muller, Chief Specialist Scientist at the SAMRC.
“Rooibos is a unique South African plant, which offers almost limitless health benefits. The plant’s medicinal properties continue to astound scientists,” he remarks.
Here are some of the benefits that may be derived from drinking Rooibos tea:
- Improved insulin sensitivity
- Reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- Reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes associated cardiovascular disease
- Maintaining healthy blood pressure
- Preventing blood clots
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- Reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes associated cardiovascular disease
- Maintaining healthy blood pressure
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- Lowers cholesterol and stabilises blood sugar levels
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- Helps manage obesity, cholesterol and diabetes
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- Helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels
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