The drink contains extracts from the hibiscus sabdariffa flower, which boasts antioxidants that help to rid the body of harmful free radicals – destructive molecules that damage cells and DNA.
Sixty-five people aged between 30 and 70 with blood pressure levels that put them in the "at risk" bracket were split into two groups. The first group drank hibiscus three times a day and the second group were given a placebo.
After the six weeks, the hibiscus group showed an average fall of 7.2 per cent in blood pressure, with some recording a 13.2 per cent drop. The placebo group recorded a 1.3 per cent drop.
http://www.telegraph...d-pressure.html
Red Zinger Herbal Tea is a blend of hibiscus, orange and lemongrass.
Edited by Rogerdodger, 21 December 2011 - 12:47 AM.
