Five Drinks Beat Green Tea on Blood Pressure, With Hibiscus Cutting Systolic Levels by 7 mmHg
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Updated · The Mirror · Aug 17
Five Drinks Beat Green Tea on Blood Pressure, With Hibiscus Cutting Systolic Levels by 7 mmHg
3 articles · Updated · The Mirror · Aug 17
Summary
Hibiscus tea, beet juice, pomegranate juice, orange juice and prune juice were highlighted as drinks that may offer stronger blood-pressure support than green tea.
Two cups of hibiscus tea daily showed the clearest quantified effect, with studies cited reporting an average systolic blood-pressure drop of about 7 mmHg.
Beet juice was linked to benefits at 2.5 to 8 ounces a day because dietary nitrates convert to nitric oxide, helping blood vessels relax and improving blood flow.
Orange and pomegranate juices were cited for compounds such as Hesperidin, punicalagins and Anthocyanins that may support artery function; a meta-analysis tied daily orange juice to lower systolic pressure in overweight and obese adults.
Prune juice had the weakest direct evidence, with the report noting limited research on blood pressure despite its potassium, fiber and antioxidant content.