May Help Lower Blood Fat Levels

In addition to decreasing blood pressure, several studies have suggested that hibiscus tea may aid in the reduction of blood fat levels, which is another risk factor for heart disease. In one trial, 60 diabetics were given either hibiscus or black tea. After one month, individuals who drank hibiscus tea had higher "good" HDL cholesterol while having lower total cholesterol, "bad" LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Another trial in people with metabolic syndrome found that consuming 100 mg of hibiscus tea daily resulted in lower total cholesterol and higher "good" HDL cholesterol.

However, additional investigations on the benefits of hibiscus tea on blood cholesterol have yielded inconsistent results. In reality, an analysis of six research involving 474 people revealed that hibiscus tea had no effect on blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Furthermore, the majority of research demonstrating the benefit of hibiscus tea on blood fat levels has been restricted to individuals with particular illnesses such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes. More large-scale research on the effects of hibiscus tea on blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels is needed to establish the general population's potential benefits.