Browsing by Subject "Black tea"
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The association between black tea consumption and iron status of African women in the North West Province : THUSA study
(North-West University, 2005)Motivation: A variety of factors including food shortage, poor hygiene and low education levels affects the nutritional status of black women. Women also have a high risk for the development of iron deficiency because ... -
Comparative assessment of copper, iron, and zinc contents in selected Indian (Assam) and South African (Thohoyandou) Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) samples and their infusion: a quest for health risks to consumer
(Springer, 2017)The current study aims to assess the infusion pattern of three important micronutrients namely copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn) contents from black tea samples produced in Assam (India) and Thohoyandou (South Africa). ... -
A comparison between the effects of black tea and rooibos on the iron status of primary school children
(North-West University, 2003)Background: Clinical studies have shown that tea consumption leads to decreased iron absorption. This finding is however, not supported by epidemiological studies, where no relationship between an increased tea consumption ...
