Yerba Mate Benefits
Yerba mate tea, used medicinally by the native
people in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, is considered by many "the drink of the gods." This popular tea
contains over 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids and has a
plethora of antioxidants, including 11 polyphenols. Yerba mate tea is
often used as a substitute for coffee. The website Guayaki also reports
that yerba mate contains the stimulants xanthine, theobromine, and
theopylline, which are known to have less side effects than the caffeine
in coffee. Yerba mate tea is also used to improve digestion, increase
mental focus and clarity, and help with weight loss.
Digestion and Elimination Aid
Drinking yerba mate regularly can help the body's
digestion system function more efficiently and has the ability to cure
chronic constipation issues by stimulating the body to have regular
bowel movements. A study done in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the Catedra
de Farmacologia "found that yerba mate induces an increase in bile flow
and enhances the intestinal tract."
Improves Mental Clarity and Focus
According to homeremediesdigest.com, drinking
yerba mate can increase our "mental energy levels and focus" without
having the "crash" effect that is often associated with drinking coffee.
This is because yerba mate does not contain the same amount of caffeine
as coffee does, instead supplying us with a balanced combination of the
stimulants xanthine, theobromine and theophylline, which helps us fight
fatigue, both mentally and physically.
