Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate: Information
Yerba Mate (“ER-ba MOTT-tay”) is known botanically as llex paraguariensis and is a shrub related to holly. Yerba Mate is usually consumed as an energizing herbal tea in many parts of South America.
Health Benefits
Yerba Maté has traditionally been used to promote energy, improve mood and has recently been demonstrated to improve fatty acid oxidation. These effects are thought to be due to the fact that Yerba Mate contains xanthine compounds, which are related to < a href"http://www.allstarhealth.com/lj_c/caffeine.htm">caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine, which are stimulants also found in coffee and chocolate. Yerba Mate also contains high concentrations of free-radical quenching antioxidant flavonoids. Raw Yerba mate is a source of some vitamins and minerals, these are present in low concentrations.
Using Yerba Mate
Use as directed. Most people find Yerba mate to be considerably less stimulating that coffee or other highly-caffeinated beverages.
Side-effects and Cautions:
None noted.
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