Impact of Habitual Herbal Tea Intake on Blood Pressure Levels: an Observational Study
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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with hypertension being the most important contributing factor. Research indicates that herbal tea has anti-hypertensive effects in both human and animal studies. These effects may be due to mechanisms such as vascular smooth muscle relaxation, increased nitric oxide production, reduced inflammation, inhibition of renin activity, and antioxidant properties. However, the optimal dosage of tea has not been established due to variations in population characteristics. Therefore, further large-scale and longterm studies are required to determine effective doses and clarify the underlying molecular mechanisms.
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