Gut health has become a major area of interest for anyone looking to improve their overall wellness. Green and red rooibos and epithelial intestinal cellsIn our study, we explored in the laboratory how different types of rooibos tea extracts affect gut cells. While fermented rooibos tackled inflammation, it was unfermented rooibos that best protected the gut barrier. Moving forwardOur research shows that rooibos tea, both fermented and unfermented, offers unique benefits for gut health. Fermented rooibos can reduce gut inflammation and unfermented rooibos can help maintain a healthy gut lining.