Red tea doesn’t lower blood pressure

Cochrane reviewed the effect of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on blood pressure in hypertensive adults.

First, the details.

• No studies were worth reviewing.

And, the results.

• In the absence of studies to review, there was no evidence to support drinking red tea to lower blood pressure.

The bottom line?

More than 10 years ago there was a study in rats where roselle given by injection lowered blood pressure.

But nothing in humans.

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