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HIV-infected populations receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The beneficial cardiovascular effects of rooibos are well described; however, it is unknown whether rooibos ameliorates harmful ART-induced cardiovascular side effects. We investigated
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is a rich source of polyphenols and used to make a mild-tasting tea containing no caffeine, is low in tannins compared to green or black teas, and has antioxidant and antimutagenic/antitumoral properties. In vivo results show that rooibos has beneficial effects upon the
The incidence of obesity and related metabolic diseases is increasing globally. Current medical treatments often fail to halt the progress of such disturbances, and plant-derived polyphenols are increasingly being investigated as a possible way to provide safe and effective complementary therapy.