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New study proves Rooibos’ antioxidant potency in humans

25 July 2010

A collaborative study by scientists at four international research facilities has found the first clinical evidence that drinking rooibos tea significantly increases the antioxidant capacity in human blood, thereby boosting the body’s natural defences.
The researchers in Rome and Glasgow found that the antioxidant capacity in the blood of 15 healthy volunteers peaked one hour after drinking 500ml ready-to-drink rooibos tea. Both traditional (fermented) and green (unfermented) rooibos tea had a significant effect.

COOL KIDS DRINK ROOIBOS

20 January 2010 Rooibos has formed part of the diet of South African children for generations, and with good reason. Given its ability to cure and soothe, this remarkable tea has been used by moms to help relieve a range of little ones’ ailments such as insomnia, food allergies, stomach cramps and eczema.
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ROOIBOS TEA BEFORE BED BRINGS ON THE ZZZZ’S

8 January 2010 Rooibos tea, with its calming properties, is one of South Africa’s favourite bedtime drinks to promote a good night’s sleep.
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TACKLE TUMMY TROUBLE WITH ROOIBOS TEA

8 December 2008 South African mothers have been using Rooibos to help soothe their babies’ colic and stomach cramps for generations. Now, international research shows that Rooibos can assist people of all ages in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems like diarrhoea and abdominal spasms.
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ROOIBOS GETS THUMBS UP FROM NUTRITIONAL EXPERT PATRICK HOLFORD

30 November 2009 Nutritional expert and acclaimed author Patrick Holford has given Rooibos a resounding thumbs-up in his latest book, The 10 Secrets of 100% Healthy People: The Groundbreaking Guide to Transforming your Health. Holford espouses the health benefits of Rooibos in two of his 16 golden diet rules.
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ROOIBOS DEUR GESONDHEIDSGURU PATRICK HOLFORD GEPRYS

30 November 2009 Die dieetkundige en bekroonde skrywer Patrick Holford gee Rooibos heelwat pluimpies in sy jongste boek, The 10 Secrets of 100% Healthy People: The Groundbreaking Guide to Transforming your Health. Holford beklemtoon die gesondheidsvoordele van Rooibos in twee van sy 16 goue dieetreëls.
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ROOIBOS INDUSTRY GOES GREEN WITH BIODIVERSITY INITIATIVE

12 November 2009 The South African Rooibos Council celebrated the second anniversary of its Rooibos biodiversity initiative at an Information Day hosted in partnership with GreenChoice. Representatives from various nature conservation agencies and government departments joined Rooibos farmers and other industry players to celebrate this milestone.
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ROOIBOS HITS THE SPOT FOR ACNE SUFFERERS

8 November 2009 Acne sufferers will be relieved to know that Rooibos, grown exclusively in South Africa, may help to alleviate acne.
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RELIEF FROM ROOIBOS AGAINST THE SUN

4 November 2009 With the onset of another harsh South African summer, excessive exposure to sun should be avoided at all costs. But if you do have a lapse and end up with nasty sunburn, you may be surprised to know that one of the best sunburn remedies is South Africa’s own Rooibos!
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PROTECT YOUR LIVER WITH ROOIBOS THIS FESTIVE SEASON

1 November 2009 Rooibos has tremendous health-boosting properties – particularly for the liver, which takes a beating over the festive season. Scientists found that the antioxidants in Rooibos help to protect liver cells against free radicals and help damaged liver tissue to regenerate.
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