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Yerba Mate Benefits

Coffee and tea lovers rejoice! There may finally be a beverage that will give you your favourite caffeine boost without the crash. Yerba mate, otherwise known as "the world's healthiest drink," could potentially provide the same energy boost coffee does without any of the negative side effects like jitters or anxiety. Add it to your list of afternoon work beverages today because yerba mate can also improve focus and concentration so no more 3 pm slumps after lunch either!

What is Yerba Mate?

So what exactly is Yerba Mate? Yerba mate has been used for centuries by the indigenous people of South America as a beverage. It is made from dried leaves and twigs, which are naturally caffeinated due to their high levels of caffeine and organic compounds called xanthines that enhance energy production in your body. In fact, yerba mate contains about 50% more antioxidants than green tea - something worth considering if you're looking for an energizing drink with added health benefits!

 

What are the Health Benefits of Yerba Mate?

  1. Yerba Mate Boosts Energy and Increases Mental Alertness

In the morning, coffee is a necessity but it can be tough to get through the afternoons. Instead of grabbing another cup of joe or an espresso drink that will only leave you feeling more tired than before, explore Yerba Mate drinks instead for their energizing properties and plethora of other health benefits!

Yerba Mate has almost as much caffeine in each 8-ounce serving as there are in their coffees (95 milligrams), making them just about equal when it comes to boosting energy levels during your mornings and afternoon lulls. Additionally, Yerba Mate contains no tannins which means it won't contribute any acidity into your system as regular teas do so teeth stay healthier too!

  1. Yerba Mate Helps Weight Loss

Yerba mate is a natural weight loss supplement that can help individuals lose weight by speeding up their metabolic rate. A study published by Nutrition and Metabolism showed participants who took one gram of yerba mate before working out burned 24% more fat while completing moderately intense exercises.

Studies show that Yerba Mate increases the body's reliance on fat as a fuel source during exercise, which can improve performance. By using fats first and carbohydrates second for energy, your body creates more storage of reserves to use in high-intensity exercises like running or biking. This means you'll have better endurance because your muscles will stay fresh longer before tiring out too much! These same studies also found that drinking Yerba Mate may reduce muscle fatigue and make recovery time faster.

While more research needs to be done on how well these effects are sustained long term or if they work equally as well when mixed with other healthy habits like consistent exercise and dieting, preliminary results suggest there may be some weight loss benefits worth exploring!

  1. Yerba Mate Protects Overall Health

Packed full of essential minerals, vitamins, and amino acids, yerba mate is a great way to keep your immune system healthy. Drinking one cup can help you stay well-nourished even when it feels like winter all year round for some reason! So go ahead and drink up.

Scientists have also found that drinking Yerba Mate every day can help you fight off pesky bacteria and prevent you from getting sick. Yerba mate has been shown to inhibit the growth of E Coli, which is responsible for food poisoning in humans. Yerba Mate contains high levels of polyphenols, such as quercetin-3--a molecule known to be an anti-inflammatory agent with strong antimicrobial properties against bacterial infections like salmonella enteritis (SE). SE is one type among many microorganisms that cause stomach ailments or diarrhea from contaminated foods or water supplies around the world!

  1. Yerba Mate is a Great Skin Remedy

Yerba mate has been traditionally used as a natural remedy to treat skin diseases like dandruff, rashes, and dryness. One study found that 1000mg of yerba mate tea can stop the growth of fungus causing these types of problems on your body's outer layer by inhibiting certain enzymes in this group called alpha-glucosidases which are responsible for breaking down cells from healthy tissue.

  1. Yerba Mate Prevents Heart Disease

Drinking yerba mate every day may be the key to a healthy heart. Yerba Mate's high levels of Theobromine allow this infusion to increase blood flow by relaxing the constricted smooth muscle in vessels, allowing for increased oxygen and nutrient delivery. Relaxing these muscles can result in not only lower blood pressure but also protect your overall cardiovascular health!

If you suffer from high blood pressure, drinking yerba mate regularly may help prevent more severe heart disease as well because it contains vasodilators that relax contracted vessels which increases circulation throughout the body and thusly helps relieve stress on both your circulatory system (increasing efficiency) AND boosts up immune cells' effectiveness when fighting off diseases like cancer too!

Yerba Mate also prevents cardiovascular diseases by lowering "bad" or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your body - one 40-day long study published in Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed those who consumed about 11oz daily could reduce their readings anywhere from 8% up to 13%.

  1. Yerba Mate is A Healthy Choice For Diabetes Patients

Yerba mate is a delicious and healthy option for those with diabetes. The high concentration of polyphenols in yerba mate acts like insulin, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. Chlorogenic acid also helps by regulating the glucose in your body; preventing dangerous spikes that can cause heart attacks or strokes. Learn more about this diabetes study here

  1. Yerba Mate has Cancer-Fighting Potential

Scientists have been researching the potential cancer-fighting health benefits of yerba mate, with some studies showing that it can be beneficial to health. However, these findings are still controversial since this plant has not yet had any rigorous clinical trials done on humans. A study in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research found that when they added a yerba mate extract directly into human colon cancer cells (in test tubes), the cells self-destructed.

In the process of converting water to vapor, yerba mate releases a number of potentially cancer-fighting compounds in its yerba Mate leaves. These include high levels of chlorogenic acid and tannins which have been shown to help prevent cellular mutations that may lead to cancers. With more research being conducted it is possible for scientists not only to find potential cures but also prevention methods against this deadly disease through yerba mate tea consumption alone!

       8. Yerba Mate can build strong bones, even if you don't workout

Drinking yerba mate increases bone density in people who don't exercise. This is a somewhat surprising discovery since caffeine, which has been shown to cause a decrease in the production of osteocalcin (a protein that contributes to mineralization), would not be expected to promote an increase in bone strength even if it were present within the body at all times; and while exercise may be critical for building strong bones, this doesn’t apply when someone does not engage themselves physically or otherwise on daily basis.

One study found that postmenopausal women who drink mate on a regular basis have greater bone density in their spines than those without the habit. In fact, results show an increase of about 10%. What is more interesting to note though, was that both groups drank little and exercised even less -- yet one group’s bones were significantly stronger than the other's.

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