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2. Dandelion tea is nutrient dense
That’s right—dandelion tea is loaded with beneficial vitamins and minerals that can boost your health with every sip.
“Dandelion itself is full of important nutrients like vitamin C, iron, potassium, as well as soluble fiber that can be crucial for gut health,” says Dr. Kara. “Therefore, dandelion tea is a great nutrient-dense beverage to include in your routine to fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to thrive.”
Other nutrients include beta-carotene, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin A. Sounds like the kind of sip you want to have in your daily repertoire!
3. Dandelion tea helps fight free radical damage
“Free radical damage caused by oxidative stress can lead to numerous health issues including increased risk for disease, inflammation, weight gain, low energy, poor cognitive health, and more,” says Dr. Kara.
While many antioxidant-rich foods can help with fighting those free radicals, a 2016 study in The Review of Diabetic Studies was able to determine that dandelion also has powerful antioxidant properties, fighting back at those free radicals and oxidative stress.
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4. Dandelion tea can reduce inflammation
As Dr. Michael points out, dandelion root was specifically named for being anti-inflammatory, which makes it one of the major benefits of sipping on dandelion tea.
“I always say that chronic inflammation is the root of all evil because many of the health issues we face in the 21st century can be tied back to inflammation,” says Dr. Kara. “Research has suggested that dandelion can reduce inflammatory markers in the body.”
Dandelion tea can also help with any topical inflammation you may be experiencing, fighting inflammation on the skin and relieving spots of eczema, according to Dr. Michael.