Red Tea as a likely Health Food Supplement Prof Daneel Ferreira (D.Sc./H.O.D./D.I.C.), Mev. Charlene Marais (M.Sc.), Dr Jacobus A. Steenkamp (Ph.D.) and Elizabeth Joubert (Ph.D.). a) Department of Chemistry, University of the Orange Free State, P O Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 South Africa b) Infruitec, Private Bag X5013, Stellenbosch, 7599 South Africa. ABSTRACT Red Tea contains a variety of substances possessing the functional groups that are required for these compounds to act as antioxidants, i.e. scavengers of active oxygen species that adversely affect human health. In addition some of these compounds also exhibit other physiological and therapeutic properties which are beneficial for a healthier life. When we found this study, there was NO information on where it was published. "Red Tea contains no additives, preservatives or colorants. It is completely pure and natural and contains no caffeine. Red Tea contains little tannin, a substance that affects the metabolism by decreasing absorption of certain nutrients like iron and protein. Growing children and especially women require added iron, so the decreased tannin can play an important role in improving the iron level of the diet." The above information came from the website www.africanredtea.com where they offer organic red tea. Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.