May Boost Liver Health

Your liver is vital to your general health for a variety of reasons, including protein production, bile secretion, and fat breakdown. Interestingly, research suggests that hibiscus may boost liver health and help it function properly. One 12-week trial of 19 overweight persons found that consuming hibiscus tea improved hepatic steatosis. The buildup of fat in the liver causes this disorder, which can lead to liver failure.

Hamster's research also confirmed the liver-protective capabilities of hibiscus, demonstrating that treatment with hibiscus tea reduced signs of liver damage. Another animal investigation found that administering hibiscus to rats boosted the levels of numerous drug-detoxifying enzymes in the liver by up to 66%. These studies, however, all looked at the benefits of hibiscus extract rather than hibiscus tea. More study is needed to determine how hibiscus tea impacts human liver function.