Zinc, boost immunity with Tea & Chai
Zinc is a powerful antioxidant that is a crucial component in protecting the body from pathogens and viruses. In New Zealand, we lack zinc in our soils. Health implications from this can be seen in the medical condition of the New Zealand population. With high eczema and asthma rates, the highest bowel cancer for women in the Western World and then the leading cause of fetal death in New Zealand is lack of growth, linked to a lack of zinc.
Zinc is required for chemical reactions in the body called Methalayation. Methylation is where a molecule called a ‘methyl group’ is added to another substance such as DNA or a protein. Hence, the molecule receiving the methyl group can function, this allowing over 3000 enzyme reactions to occur in the body.
It is vital for both physical and mental aspects in the body, from the nervous system, cardiovascular to immune system activity.
So at this time, it is essential to boost your zinc levels through supplements such as Solgar range or Biotrace (many other brands are synthetic and will pass straight through without absorption). Or you can drink Rooibos Red Bush Tea which has zinc naturally in it. The yellow and red teas have been shown to have good levels of zinc. Rooibos is one of the traditional teas of Africa.
Other foods in New Zealand high in zinc are fish and shellfish. Nuts, and spices that are grown overseas. I get mine from www.roarfood.co.nz Legumes and seeds that have grown overseas plus brown rice. Cocoa has good levels of zinc too.
In New Zealand, we give the animals zinc due to the lack of zinc in the soils, which are given to prevent facial eczema. Cows get facial eczema each spring if they don’t have zinc, interesting!, I don’t know how much zinc is actually in the meat, so sourcing overseas meat might be a thought.
Some signs of zinc deficiency are
- Poor neurological function, Poor memory, Brain fog
- Weak immune system, Frequent colds
- White marks on the nails
- Allergies to Foods & Environment
- Diarrhea
- Leaky gut
- Hair loss. Gray hair
- Bruises & Acne
- Bad breath & Body odor (if you lack in zinc you stink)
- Malabsorption
- Inadequate taste and smell
- Loss of appetite
- Pica (cravings to eat non-food items)
- Eating disorders, including picky eating
- Slow wound healing
- Cold hands & Feet
- Mouth cracks, Canker sores. Mouth sensitivity
At Ocean Gypsy we have just transferred our Tea & Chai Tea Shop over to the Ocean Gypsy Store and have beautiful Rooibos Teas available that are known to be high in zinc.
Other products from Tea & Chai that have good levels of zinc are our Chai Spice, Aztec Cacao Spice, Mayan Cacoa, Latte and Honey Bush Tea. Click through to Tea Shop Here
Our selection includes
Tea & Chai Madagascar Rooibos is nice everyday caffeine and tannin-free. Rooibos is naturally high in antioxidants so therapeutic to the body. Great for skin health as it contains zinc and powerful antioxidants.
This After-Dinner Mint Rooibos taste like a chocolate mint biscuit without the calories. Combining Madagascar Vanilla Rooibos Tea and Organic Peppermint Tea to make the most divine after-dinner tea.
This amazing tea takes Bourbon Madagascar Vanilla and combines it with the finest South African Rooibos (Red Bush) Tea to create this wonderful Madagascar Vanilla Rooibos Tea.
Rooibos is exceptionally high in antioxidants and has been known for thousands of years to help with the skin as it contains zinc which is excellent for eczema, acne, and other skin ailments. In New Zealand, we lack zinc in our NZ soils, so Rooibos is excellent to gain the zinc that we as New Zealanders lack.
Rooibos contains superoxide dismutase, an enzyme known to help with anti-aging, as it helps produce healthy skin cells. In addition, Rooibos is high in vitamin C, which is another powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C helps to reduce inflammation in the body and is known to help in collagen production, which helps with skin elasticity and joints.
So check out the Ocean Gypsy Tea Shop and start drinking nature’s natural medicine to boost your immunity and wellbeing.
Naturally containing NO caffeine Tea & Chai’s beautiful NZ Vanilla Chai Rooibos with a touch of New Zealand Native NZ Horopito Pepper combines nicely with Organic South African Rooibos, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cloves and Cardamon. A sweeter chai-tasting tea is beautiful at any time of the day.
Rooibos is very high in anti-oxidants and traditionally is known to help improve the skin. Pure rooibos can be used as a tonic for the skin simply wash your face in the pure rooibos tea. Add spices to the Rooibos Tea adds extra nutrients, spices help with gut help by reducing inflammation, anti-viral, anti-spasmodic, and anti-parasitic.
Comes in 60g and 100g.
Packaged in home compostable packaging.
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Organic NZ Vanilla Chai Rooibos – High in Antioxidant
Naturally containing NO caffeine Tea & Chai’s beautiful NZ Vanilla Chai Rooibos with a touch of New Zealand Native NZ Horopito Pepper combines nicely with Organic South African Rooibos, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cloves and Cardamon. A sweeter chai-tasting tea is beautiful at any time of the day.
Rooibos is very high in anti-oxidants and traditionally is known to help improve the skin. Pure rooibos can be used as a tonic for the skin simply wash your face in the pure rooibos tea. Add spices to the Rooibos Tea adds extra nutrients, spices help with gut help by reducing inflammation, anti-viral, anti-spasmodic, and anti-parasitic.
Comes in 60g and 100g.
