Reduces Mortality from Coronary Heart Disease
Chamomile is rich in flavonoids, which have the potential to address two of the most crucial markers of coronary heart disease: high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. The heart disease-mitigating benefits of chamomile is particularly notable among the elderly.
A five-year study involving 805 men ages 65 to 84 found that consuming flavonoids has an inverse relationship with coronary heart disease mortality. In other words, the more a person takes in flavonoids, the less likely they are to die from heart disease. Similarly, the regular intake of flavonoids is inversely related to myocardial infarction incidences. This study focused on dietary flavonoid intake. No food supplements were used to introduce flavonoids into the bodies of the study participants. They only sourced their flavonoids from the food they ate.
It is not necessary to process flavonoid-containing plants or food products to get their heart health benefits. They can be consumed raw or partly cooked. In the case of chamomile tea, the chamomile flowers only need to be steeped in hot water for around five minutes. Therefore, most seniors should be able to prepare their cup of chamomile tea on their own.
