Hibiscus Tea & Heart Disease
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Benefits of Hibiscus Tea
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In "The Journal of the Science of Food Agriculture," scientists discussed how hibiscus tea, or Hibiscus sabdariffa, helps manage cholesterol, pointing to the fact that it reduces one's chance of developing heart disease. Hibiscus extract lowers the cholesterol of lab animals, which has great implications for humans.
Cardiovascular Health and HIbiscus Tea
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If you have heart disease or are afraid of developing it, drinking hibiscus tea can be helpul for several reasons. First of all, hibiscus tea contains antioxidants, which reduce cancer by eliminating free radicals, or cellular by-products. Also, hibiscus tea can reduce blood pressure, helping to reduce one's risk of getting any kind of cardiovascular disease.
Have a Healthy Diet
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Without eating nutritiously and avoiding too much fast food, meat and dairy, it is hard to combat or avoid heart disease. In addition to drinking hibiscus tea, one must eat well. Try drinking a glass of hibiscus tea before or after a healthy meal to prevent heart disease.
Get Exercise
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Exercise daily. When people are kind to their bodies by eating well and getting regular physical activity, they don't have to rely solely on hibiscus tea to avoid heart disease. Hibiscus tea can only be powerful as an aid. It cannot be entirely responsible for improving your health.
Other Teas
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Green tea and white tea are also known for their antioxidant benefits. Consider drinking white or green tea for variety. Green tea and white tea extracts are also quite helpful in preventing cancer or bacterial or viral infections.
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