Helps to steady blood sugar levels and potentially reduce the risk of diabetes and hypoglycemia. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2743711&dopt=Citation

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Guayusa and mushroom retarded the development of hyperglycaemia in streptozotocin diabetes and reduced the hyperphagia, polydipsia, body weight loss, and glycated haemoglobin. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2743711&dopt=Citation

The detoxifying effect of these antioxidants protects cells from free radicals, the damage that can lead to blood clot formation, atherosclerosis, and cancer, says Weisburger. The bulk of research shows that regular tea drinkers, people who drink two cups or more a day, have less heart disease and stroke, lower total and LDL (often called "bad") cholesterol, and that they recover from heart attacks faster. http://my.webmd.com/content/article/104/107641.htm

Blood Pressure Reduction

Liberti L, Beutler JA, Cirigliano M, et al, eds. The Review of Natural Products. St Louis, Mo: Facts and Comparisons; 2003 notes that it can effect blood pressure. For this reason, it is not recommended before surgery.

It relaxes peripheral blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure

• Blood Pressure Reduction

• Useful as a Caffeine Substitute

• It is a Diuretic

• Soothes the Gastrointestinal Tract

• Strengthens the Heart

• Provides an Immune System Boost

• Increases Mental Alertness

• Useful as a Meal Substitute

• Rheumatic

• Stimulant that does not leave you "jittery"

• Useful as a Study Aid