Reduce Blood Pressure with this Simple Drink!

Physionic

Mar 31, 2025

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0:00 – Introduction
0:29 – The Study
0:53 – How does Black Tea work?
2:37 – Black Tea’s Blood Pressure Effect
5:08 – Critiques
6:12 – Who benefits most?
7:51 – Main Points

Reference
[Study 428] Greyling A, Ras RT, Zock PL, et al. The effect of black tea on blood pressure: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PLoS One. 2014;9(7):e103247. Published 2014 Jul 31. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0103247

Funding/Conflicts: Industry [Unilever R&D Vlaardingen] // Potential Direct Conflicts of Interest [Multiple researchers are employees of Unilever R&D Vlaardingen]

[A] Grassi D, Mulder TP, Draijer R, Desideri G, Molhuizen HO, Ferri C. Black tea consumption dose-dependently improves flow-mediated dilation in healthy males. J Hypertens. 2009;27(4):774-781. doi:10.1097/HJH.0b013e328326066c

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Episode description

*JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*
Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2

*HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*
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0:00 – Introduction
0:29 – The Study
0:53 – How does Black Tea work?
2:37 – Black Tea’s Blood Pressure Effect
5:08 – Critiques
6:12 – Who benefits most?
7:51 – Main Points

Reference
[Study 428] Greyling A, Ras RT, Zock PL, et al. The effect of black tea on blood pressure: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PLoS One. 2014;9(7):e103247. Published 2014 Jul 31. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0103247

Funding/Conflicts: Industry [Unilever R&D Vlaardingen] // Potential Direct Conflicts of Interest [Multiple researchers are employees of Unilever R&D Vlaardingen]

[A] Grassi D, Mulder TP, Draijer R, Desideri G, Molhuizen HO, Ferri C. Black tea consumption dose-dependently improves flow-mediated dilation in healthy males. J Hypertens. 2009;27(4):774-781. doi:10.1097/HJH.0b013e328326066c

********CRITIQUES, RULES, AND NOTES********

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RULES:
If your comment is rude, you will be banned.
If your comment is not about the studies/topics at hand (i.e. extending to other outcomes not discussed) or offers critique with no scientific basis, it is unlikely to receive a response.

If you can follow these rules, I will try to address your critique and if there is merit, I will add an AMENDMENT to the content in question and pin it so everyone can see it (thank you!).

Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritique

Disclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Incorporate black tea for modest blood pressure benefits

Even for those with high blood pressure, black tea provides only modest benefits, but it is a simple and beneficial habit to adopt.

Lower blood pressure by drinking black tea regularly

For every 10-point increase in baseline blood pressure starting from 120 systolic, black tea is linked to about a 1-point drop in blood pressure.

Leverage black tea to lower high blood pressure

People with existing high blood pressure experience the most significant blood pressure-lowering benefits from drinking black tea.

Critically evaluate scientific studies for rigorous analysis

The speaker critiques the analyzed study for using a less rigorous bias tool and for 'double counting' data from the same participants, highlighting the need to question research.

Skip black tea for blood pressure benefits if normal

If you already have normal blood pressure, drinking black tea is unlikely to offer any significant blood pressure-lowering benefits.

Activate nitric oxide production with black tea for better blood pressure

Black tea contains flavonoids that activate a protein called Enos, which produces nitric oxide to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

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