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Rooibos Tea Could Mitigate Negative Effects Of Heavy Boozing Over The Holidays
Rooibos Tea Could Mitigate Negative Effects Of Heavy Boozing Over The Holidays
'Dry January' is a relatively new custom, which was first registered as a trademark by the UK charity, Alcohol Concern, in 2014, where over 17000 Britons stopped drinking alcohol that month. A survey found that after six months following the month of January, more than 72% of them had kept harmful drinking episodes at bay. The concept has also gained traction in the United States and attempts to get people to rethink their relationship with alcohol.
Some people, however believe that home-grown Rooibos could to a certain extent lessen the effects of heavy drinking that is typically associated with the holidays.
Ernest du Toit, Director of the SA Rooibos Council says it's probably not possible to completely reverse the damage caused by heavy drinking, but Rooibos is likely to aid in mitigating some of the adverse effects.
"According to scientific research, heavy drinking can increase your risk of serious health problems like liver disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and peptic ulcers, amongst others. While on the other end of the scale, knocking back a cup of Rooibos fights inflammation and protects us from chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
"In general, incorporating Rooibos tea into your diet is a good way to maintain health, since it is rich in antioxidants. These vital substances keep the body functioning optimally as they eliminate free radicals that place the cells of the body at risk from being damaged or destroyed," he says.