Yerba mate is a traditional drink made from the dried leaves of an evergreen holly, Ilex paraguariensis, a native plant of South America.

·        Yerba mate provides a smooth increase in energy.

Yerba mate is well-known for providing an energy boost that’s been described as gentle, clean, and calm.

·        Yerba mate boosts mental functions of all kinds.

·        Yerba mate is a nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Each serving of mate contains the following vitamins and high concentration of these minerals:

·        vitamin A

·        vitamin C

·        vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B5

·        vitamin E

·        calcium

·        iron

·        magnesium

·        manganese

·        phosphorus

·        potassium

·        selenium

·        sodium

·        sulphur

·        zinc

·         Yerba mate has a long history of traditional medicinal uses:

·        as a stimulant

·        as an overall tonic and digestive aid

·        as part of a weight loss regime

·        as a general nerve tonic for pain, fatigue, and depression

·        for allergies and sinusitis

·         Yerba mate can boost the immune system.

Yerba mate is high in compounds called saponins.

Saponins are natural emulsifiers that boost the immune system and have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Yerba mate has been shown to be useful for treating bladder infections.

It is also helpful in modulating the overactive immune response seen with seasonal allergies.

·         Yerba mate tea can help you lose weight.

There’s some evidence that yerba mate can aid weight loss by reducing appetite, increasing energy expenditure, improving insulin sensitivity, and burning stored fat.

·         Yerba mate can build strong bones, even without exercise.

Drinking yerba mate tea increases bone density, even in people who don’t exercise.

This was a somewhat surprising discovery since caffeine is associated with bone mineral loss and exercise is deemed critical for building strong bones.

·         Yerba mate helps keep your heart healthy.

Yerba mate is useful for heart-related conditions including heart failure, irregular heartbeat, and low blood pressure.

Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties protect the heart and cardiovascular system.

The theobromine in mate relaxes blood vessels allowing for better blood flow.