Black Currant Tea Benefits
One of my favorite drinks in Summer is cold black currant tea. I make it just like a jug of ice tea by brewing black currant mixed tea. Being under the Sun a lot, this is a good way to supply myself with essential vitamins & minerals and hydrate free of sugar or caffeine trying to maintain younger-looking skin. Also, this is a good tea to drink at night because its magnesium content will help you relax.
Its main benefits are:
- Helps boosts immune system
- Anti-cancer
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Prevents pre-mature aging of the skin
- Reduce inflammation
- Help sleep and prevent insomnia
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Treats cold, flu and infections
1 tablespoon of fried black currants is equivalent to a ¼ cup of fresh fruits, contains more than 50 milligrams of vitamin C (Daily requirement is 75-90mg). This naturally boosts the immune system and supports younger-looking skin.
Blackcurrants are also a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acid and a good source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which is anti-inflammatory. It may help in reducing joint pain, stiffness, soreness of joints etc.
Black currants contain iron, Vitamin A and calcium, copper, phosphorus, 
magnesium, manganese, and potassium. All of these minerals are essential to many of the body’s functions.
Furthermore, Both black currant leaves and fruits contain anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol that is a natural antioxidant that is anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and also believed to anti-cancer. The anthocyanin content of black currants has been shown to slow down and inhibit the growth of cancer cells, potentially leading to anti-cancer benefits.
A 2014 issue of “Frontiers of Microbiology” included a study that found that black currant leaf extract could protect against the influenza A virus, also known as the flu virus. The in-vitro study found that black currant leaf extract was useful in preventing the proliferation of the flu virus during the early stages, less than two hours after infection.
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Nutrition Value per 100 g of Black Currants. ORAC Value (Antioxidant level) 7,950. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
|
Principle |
Nutrient Value |
Percentage of RDA |
|
Energy |
63 Kcal |
3% |
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Carbohydrates |
15.38 g |
12% |
|
Protein |
1.4 g |
2.5% |
|
Total Fat |
0.41 g |
2% |
|
Cholesterol |
0 mg |
0% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
4.3 g |
11% |
|
Vitamins |
|
|
|
Folates |
8 µg |
2% |
|
Niacin |
0.300 mg |
2% |
|
Pantothenic acid |
0.398 mg |
8% |
|
Pyridoxine |
0.066 mg |
5% |
|
Riboflavin |
0.050 mg |
4% |
|
Thiamin |
0.050 mg |
4% |
|
Vitamin A |
230 IU |
7.5% |
|
Vitamin C |
181 mg |
301% |
|
Electrolytes |
|
|
|
Sodium |
2 mg |
0% |
|
Potassium |
322 mg |
7% |
|
Minerals |
|
|
|
Calcium |
55 mg |
5.5% |
|
Copper |
0.086 mg |
9.5% |
|
Iron |
1.54 mg |
19.5% |
|
Magnesium |
24 mg |
6% |
|
Manganese |
0.256 mg |
11% |
|
Phosphorus |
59 mg |
8.5% |
|
Zinc |
0.27 mg |
2% |