The Health Benefits of Yerba Mate Backed by Science

The dried leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, or yerba mate, are used to make a classic South American drink. It is a staple in many South American cultures and popular globally due to its health advantages. Scientifically proven yerba mate health advantages are discussed in this article.

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Caffeine in yerba mate boosts energy and alertness. Unlike coffee, yerba mate includes theobromine and theophylline, which minimize caffeine's jitters and crashes.

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Antioxidants in yerba mate protect the body from free radical damage. Yerba mate has more antioxidants than green tea, making it a good choice for improving health, according to a Food Chemistry study.

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It may help you lose weight since yerba mate boosts metabolism and reduces appetite. A Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics study found that overweight people who drank yerba mate and ate low-calorie diets lost weight, BMI, and waist circumference.

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Recent research suggests South American communities used yerba mate to aid digestion. A Journal of Ethnopharmacology study found that yerba mate enhanced digestive enzymes and lowered harmful gut microorganisms.

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Yerba mate's antioxidants may lessen the risk of heart disease and cancer. The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry discovered that yerba mate contains anticancer chemicals, and Nutrients found that it reduces heart disease risk.

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The Health Benefits of Yerba Mate Backed by Science

The dried leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, or yerba mate, are used to make a classic South American drink. It is a staple in many South American cultures and popular globally due to its health advantages. Scientifically proven yerba mate health advantages are discussed in this article.

Caffeine in yerba mate boosts energy and alertness. Unlike coffee, yerba mate includes theobromine and theophylline, which minimize caffeine's jitters and crashes.

Improves Mental Alertness and Energy

Antioxidants in yerba mate protect the body from free radical damage. Yerba mate has more antioxidants than green tea, making it a good choice for improving health, according to a Food Chemistry study.

High in Antioxidants

It may help you lose weight since yerba mate boosts metabolism and reduces appetite. A Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics study found that overweight people who drank yerba mate and ate low-calorie diets lost weight, BMI, and waist circumference.

May Help Lose Weight

Recent research suggests South American communities used yerba mate to aid digestion. A Journal of Ethnopharmacology study found that yerba mate enhanced digestive enzymes and lowered harmful gut microorganisms.

Improves Digestion

Yerba mate's antioxidants may lessen the risk of heart disease and cancer. The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry discovered that yerba mate contains anticancer chemicals, and Nutrients found that it reduces heart disease risk.

May Lower Chronic Disease Risk

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