Yerba Maté

Yerba Maté is the national drink of Argentina, and is favored from central Brazil to Patagonia as a popular drink for social gatherings, as well as for providing natural energy and healthy nutrition.  It contains a form of caffeine which is a similar stimulant to that found in coffee, yet many people find to be much easier on the nervous system, and is non-addictive.  A 1999 survey indicated yerba mate was consumed in over 92% of households in Argentina.

Sometimes referred to as "the drink of the gods", Yerba Maté has been treasured by the natives of the rainforest for centuries, and believed  to promote longevity, vitality, and ensure health. It is a rich source of natural health benefits - the leaves of the rainforest yerba mate tree contain 24 vitamins, minerals, 15 amino acids, and a wealth of antioxidants.

Included in Yerba Matés natural stores are:

-Vitamins: A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5, B

-Complex Minerals: Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc

- Trace Minerals

-Additional Compounds: Carotene, Fatty Acids, Chlorophyll, Flavonols, Polyphenols, Inositol, Tannins, and Pantothenic Acid

- Antioxidants

-15 Amino Acids

Yerba Maté has been used traditionally in weight loss programs including balanced diet and exercise as a supportive treatment. It contains abundant natural antioxidants, and may help stimulate clarity and focus while improving physical energy, and also aids in elimination. The people of the rainforest believe it boosts metabolism and burns calories, as well as helping maintain healthy blood pressure.

Like coffee and tea, Yerba Maté, is considered safe by the FDA, and is on their GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list. In fact, Yerba Maté is widely recognized as one of the healthiest natural beverages on earth!

Benefits of Yerba Maté supported by research include:

-May improve mental clarity and focus

-Natural thermogenic (fat burning properties) may aid weight loss, and has been used for years by physicians in Europe in treatments for obesity.

-May help control appetite and food cravings

-Anti-inflammatory

-Bile Stimulant

-May support diabetic treatment by inhibiting the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs)

-Contains polyphenols which have been shown to prevent growth of bacteria responsible for bad breath, and inhibits the bacteria's ability to produce odorous compounds

-Aids digestion and natural elimination

-Supports healthy blood pressure

-Calms and soothes nervous system and reduces nerve pain while providing natural energy

-Protects brain cells

-Helps control allergies

-Supports a healthy cardiovascular system

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