What doctors, dietitians and mate lovers say about Yerba Mate – opinions

The number of people who regularly drink Yerba Mate keeps growing, but there are still many who have never tried this infusion made from Paraguayan holly. Before new users decide to buy dried leaves and accessories, something or someone has to convince them to brew their first Yerba Mate. Forum reviews and the impressions of anonymous fans of the infusion are often a source of first-hand information. For discerning buyers who value a factual approach, scientific analyses and the opinions of doctors and dietitians can be helpful in making purchasing decisions. Let’s check whether the ratings from Yerba Mate enthusiasts match the opinions of experts.

Research on the properties of Yerba Mate: confirmation of its positive health effects

1. The health properties of Yerba Mate have been confirmed! Scientific research conducted at the University of Illinois in the USA showed that Yerba Mate has health properties and helps prevent inflammation and cancer. 
2. Drinking Yerba Mate is good for the heart! Based on its own analyses, the Argentine Ministry of Health confirmed the positive effect of dried Paraguayan holly leaves on heart function and reducing the risk of heart attack. 
3. The properties of Yerba Mate positively affect the health of pregnant women! A study conducted in Brazil involved more than 5,300 pregnant women living in South America. The aim was to check whether there were any negative effects of drinking Yerba Mate on fetal development. During the study, interviews were conducted with women, of whom 68 percent consumed Yerba Mate at least once a week throughout their pregnancy. The study found no link between drinking yerba and premature birth or below-average birth weight. 

The health effects of Yerba Mate infusion – doctors’ opinions 

Doctors point out that Yerba Mate, like other stimulating beverages such as coffee or strong tea, contains a lot of caffeine. For this reason, it is not recommended for people with stomach ulcers, and pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should drink Yerba Mate in limited amounts. Doctors consider the properties of Yerba Mate, such as lowering blood pressure, a positive effect on the circulatory system, a muscle-relaxing effect, reducing fatigue, supporting the fight against asthma (thanks to its mateine content), and reducing appetite, to be positive effects of drinking the infusion. Which Yerba Mate is the healthiest? Studies confirm that varieties dried with hot air, without the use of fire or smoke, are good for health. At the Yerbador shop, we recommend high-quality organic dried leaves, made 100% of leaves only (no stems), dried with hot air. 

Yerba Mate tea in your daily diet 

Yerba Mate’s benefits are recognised by nutritionists, especially when it comes to weight loss. Yerba Mate tea speeds up metabolism, and the list of benefits for regular drinkers keeps growing. Vitamins and minerals enrich the diet, and the polyphenols found in the dried leaves are substances with strong antioxidant properties. Drinking Yerba Mate protects against the formation of cancer cells, and improves concentration and mental and physical performance. Yerba lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels and is low in calories (calorie content depends on the type of Yerba Mate). The bitter taste of Yerba Mate stimulates bile production and speeds up fat burning. The positive effects of yerba on the body during weight loss are a topic covered in posts on our blog. In short, nutritionists encourage drinking yerba because it has a positive effect on metabolism, and a good metabolism is the key to health and a slim figure. 

How does Yerba Mate work? Opinions from the forum 

Scientists, doctors and nutritionists agree that it’s worth drinking Yerba Mate for your health. Fans of the infusion emphasise that original Yerba Mate tastes great at any time of day, and on an independent forum for parents, mums are happy to share their weight-loss experiences with Yerba Mate and exchange opinions. Here are a few of them: 

• Yerba Mate works well, I’ve lost 5 kg since January. No yo-yo effect.
• It’s a coffee substitute, you can drink it during pregnancy and breastfeeding, just weaker.
• I highly recommend yerba mate and encourage you to try it, results are visible after just a few days. 

Source: pytania.rodzice.pl