A balanced diet that includes herbal beverages can improve antioxidant function. Non-nutritive bioactive compounds are increasingly being studied as ‘ lifespan nutrients ‘ in the reduction of non-communicable diseases. In addition to natural bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, coumarins, alkaloids, polyacetylenes, saponins and terpenoids, herbal teas/beverages contain a variety of phytonutrients . There is a vast amount of scientific evidence that shows how natural bioactive compounds have a wide range of biological effects. These effects include being antioxidants, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antithrombotic, and vasodilatory. Furthermore, they also have antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, and anti-aging properties. Check out our eSutras collection now! We hope U2 can feel good and join us in our quest for preventative and natural health maintenance! – Maria