What is red tea and is it as healthful as green tea?
Red tea, also called South African red tea or rooibus (roy-boss) tea, is a caffeine-free herbal tea. Unlike green, black and white teas, which all come from the camellia sinensis tea plant, red tea is made from the red bush plant. Red tea and green tea are both rich in phytochemicals called polyphenols that are strong antioxidants. Researchers say these antioxidants can protect cells from damage that could lead to health problems including cancer and heart disease. Limited laboratory studies suggest that both types of tea may act in additional ways to stop or slow cancer development. While there are human studies that have reported on the effects of green tea, the results have been inconsistent; human studies of red tea are very limited. The bottom line: Although these teas may confer some health benefits, they are likely most beneficial as beverage alternatives to replace high-calorie, high-sugar beverages like soft drinks. Q: Does diet have any impact on ED (erectile dysfunction)? A:
