Besides being one of the most consumed and appreciated beverages in the world, tea is also considered one of the healthiest options. With a lower caffeine content compared to coffee, it's significantly healthier. However, it's the presence of considerable levels of antioxidants in its composition that contributes to its reputation as a health booster.
Antioxidants VERSUS free radicals
Antioxidants are molecules that help fight free radicals, compounds that cause damage to our body's cells.
Substances that generate free radicals can be found in the food we eat, the medicines we take, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. And while the body can respond to normal levels of free radicals, the truth is that when there are too many, it needs the support of antioxidants.
Urban life has created a greater number of free radicals than the body can combat. Therefore, all foods rich in antioxidants are necessary to compensate for this deficit.
Beauty is in the tea
Tea is believed to contain more antioxidants—flavonoids—than certain fruits and vegetables. Antioxidant tea has the potential to contribute to cancer prevention, weight loss, and overall well-being and beauty that manifests itself from the inside out.
Flavonoids play a fundamental role in caring for the various layers of the skin, reducing the negative effects of exposure to UV rays (spots or inflammation) and promoting microcirculation, contributing to its elasticity.
The power of ginger and hibiscus
It's no coincidence that ginger is nicknamed the "miracle root." This food is an effective and ancient solution to various health issues, boasting medicinal values that have been known for thousands of years.
Ginger has been shown to have a powerful effect on our kidneys, increasing the amount of antioxidants present in them, helping to create healthier kidney tissue.
By increasing the body's absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients, ginger significantly strengthens our immune system. And, thanks to its powerful antioxidant properties, it promotes our natural healing processes.
Hibiscus tea, in turn, is considered one of the richest in powerful antioxidants and, therefore, can help prevent damage caused by the accumulation of free radicals in the body.
Thus, drinking this tea combats premature aging, being also anti-inflammatory – fighting cell inflammation – and rich in vitamin C, allowing greater collagen synthesis by the body, a fundamental element for maintaining skin firmness.
