Hibiscus Sabdariffa has been traditionally in herbal drinks as well as in the food industry and herbal medicine. New research has shown that drinking 1-2 cups of hibiscus tea and INCREASE FAT OXIDATION in humans. Meaning, hibiscus tea significant effects in lipid metabolism, and may help prevent diabetes. Another study found that drinking about 240-ml of hibiscus tea eat day for 6 weeks found significant improvement in lowering blood pressure. Hibiscus sabdariffa has been studied in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and during studies, they found those who drank hibiscus tea experienced greater weight loss.
Weight loss
People lost more weight even though they were consuming the same amount of calories
Lower Bloodpressure
May lower bloodpressue
Antioxidant
Rich in powerful antioxidants
Increase fat loss
Increase fat metabolism
Energy balance
May block some of the fat storing process
Balance hormones
May help regulate hormone balance.
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Sure, you can use hibiscus in the supplement form, but it’s recommended to drink the tea instead due to the possible toxicity of consuming too much.
Combine with lemon verbena, and you have a powerful fat burning drink
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