4 Teas to Try for Better Health (Page 5)

4. Rooibos Tea

Made from the leaves of the rooibos bush, this red-colored herbal tea may be a heart protector. People at risk of developing heart disease (read: high cholesterol, blood pressure and/or body mass index) significantly lowered their triglycerides and “bad” LDL cholesterol and raised their “good” HDL cholesterol by drinking 6 cups of the tea daily over six weeks, says research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

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4 Teas to Try for Better Health (Page 5)

4. Rooibos Tea

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