EFFECTS OF ROOIBOS TEA, BOTTLED WATER, AND A CARBOHYDRATE BEVERAGE ON BLOOD AND URINARY MEASURES OF HYDRATION AFTER ACUTE DEHYDRATION
Rooibos tea contains polyphenol antioxidants, including flavonoids and phenolic acids that are potent free radical scavengers and has purported benefits for accelerated rehydration. The objective was to evaluate the effects of three different drinks (rooibos tea, bottled water, and a carbohydrate beverage) on blood and urinary markers of hydration after acute dehydration in collegiate wrestlers. [...]