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Mate and Your Health
Mate and Your Health
The yerba mate plant has been used as a base for herbal medicines in South America for centuries. Just recently, the plant’s benefits and therapeutic properties have recently been verified by a number of scientific studies.
The nutritional profile of mate reveals why it has been used through the years to cure a variety of ailments. This tea-like beverage naturally contains numerous vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. It is used as an anti-depressant, and to relieve headaches, allergy symptoms, and pain. Yerba maté induces mental clarity and aids in weight control. Each cup of mate contains:
- Minerals: Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc
- Vitamins: A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5, B Complex
- Additional Compounds: Carotene, Fatty Acids, Chlorophyll, Flavonols,
Polyphenols, Inositol, Trace Minerals, Antioxidants, Tannins, Pantothenic Acid and 15 Amino Acids.
Mate does contain caffeine, although it is believed that its effects are less pronounced than the caffeine in coffee. Those who consume it have reported increased energy levels and mental focus, without the jittery feeling often associated with coffee. There are beneficial levels of anti-oxidants in mate making it ideal for fighting free radicals that can be associated with a variety of ailments. All in all, yerba maté delivers both energy and nutrition.
