Yerba Mate Tea

Yerba Mate is rich in antioxidants and nutrients including: Xanthines: These compounds act as stimulants. They include caffeine and theobromine, which are also found in tea, coffee, and chocolate. Caffeoyl derivatives: These compounds are the main health-promoting antioxidants in the tea. Saponins: These bitter compounds have certain anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties. Polyphenols: This is a large group of antioxidants, linked to a reduced risk of many diseases.

Yerba mate also contains several other important micronutrients, including vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, and vitamin B6. Plus, it provides some potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and iron.

At 80 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per cup, yerba mate contains about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. Caffeine can improve alertness, attention, and reaction time. Caffeine is also known to improve muscle contractions, reduce fatigue, and improve sports performance.

Yerba mate may help prevent infections from bacteria, parasites, and fungi. Yerba mate may have some anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, and anti-fungal properties.

Yerba mate may help support weight management and could be effective for reducing body weight, belly fat, and body mass index.

Yerba mate may help lower blood sugar and reduce complications associated with diabetes.

Yerba mate contains antioxidant compounds, such as caffeoyl derivatives and polyphenols, which may protect against heart disease.