Stress - reduction

Rooibos contain polyphenols aspalathin and nothofagin which can interfere with the production of stress hormones and help to reduce stress and anxiety.

Cardiovascular health

Rooibos might help in lowering the total blood cholesterol levels by lowering the LDL cholesterol, known as the “bad” cholesterol, and therefore has a positive effect on adults at risk of heart diseases.

Antioxidants

Rooibos contains antioxidants and is currently the only known source of aspalathin, a potent antioxidant which could play a role in fighting against several lifestyle diseases.

Low amounts of tannin

Rooibos contains low amounts of tannin.

 Healthy skin

Aspalathin is found in the polyphenol in rooibos and contain antioxidant properties which is associated with the prevention of cancer development. The benefits of the chemopreventive properties of rooibos has also been seen in other organs than the skin. Rooibos has also been found to protect some of the fat cells named preadipocytes from death. The death of these cells can result in the occurrence of wrinkles.

Diabetes

Aspalathin helps in balancing blood sugar levels and improving the absorption of glucose by the cells. It furthers also assists in breaking down insulin resistance therefore preventing blood sugar highs and lows therefore having the potential to slow down the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes.

Naturally caffeine free

Rooibos is naturally caffeine free which makes it suitable for children, infants and breastfeeding mothers. As each new mom and baby is different, we recommend speaking to your doctor before adding something new to your or your baby’s diet.

Polyphenols

In vivo and epidemiological studies have linked these antioxidants to positive health results and have indicated that it can reduce the risk of a range of chronic and metabolic diseases. These polyphenols in rooibos further contain  

anti-inflammatory and 

anti-mutagenic properties.