Yerba mate and its benefits

To acquire yerba mate drink Very popular in Syria and some Lebanese cities; It has strength coffee The health benefits of tea. Mate is a traditional popular drink originating from South America, It is an herb extracted from the Paragorensis plant, by drying the leaves over the fire. Yerba mate is traditionally eaten in a bowl called “the pumpkin”. lower end of which to filter the soft leaves.

Yerba mate contains a large group of nutrients including antioxidants (polyphenols), which are slightly higher than those found in green tea and are associated with a reduced risk of many diseases.

It also contains a number of active compounds, including Caffeine and theobromine Promotes health, also found in tea, coffee and chocolate.
Yerba also contains saponins, which are the compounds responsible for the bitter taste of yerba mate, and they have properties anti-inflammatory and lower cholesterol. Yerba contains very small amounts of essential amino acids, as well as nearly all the vitamins and minerals the body needs.

Mate, thanks to its caffeine content, helps to increase energy levels and empower mental focus and less fatigue, but without the side effects of coffee, such as anxiety or changes in heart rate or blood pressure. Each cup contains 85 mg of caffeine, which is less than the caffeine in coffee, but more than the amount in a cup of tea.

Several studies observed that participants who took a single dose containing 37.5-450 mg of caffeine showed improvements in alertness, short-term recall, and reaction time. Studies also indicate that eating yerba mate helps reduce appetite, increase metabolism and the amount of fat burned, as an energy source, which aids in weight loss. It also helps reduce the total number of fat cells and the amount of fat they contain. In a 12-week study of overweight people, those who consumed three grams of yerba mate per day lost an average of 0.7 kg and their waist-to-hip ratio decreased by 2%, indicating abdominal fat loss. .

Yerba contains saponins, which are natural compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties, as well as provide small amounts of antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and zinc) to strengthen the immune system and promote health.

Studies show that yerba mate helps protect against heart disease because it contains antioxidant compounds, such as caffeine derivatives and polyphenols. A 40-day study showed that participants who consumed 330 mg of yerba mate per day reduced their bad cholesterol (LDL) levels by 8.6-13.1%.

Yerba can be eaten cold or hot, but it is recommended not to eat very hot yerba at temperatures of 64 degrees Celsius or higher, in order not to pose risks such as damage to the mucosa and lining of the respiratory and digestive systems. Yerba mate can be augmented by adding honey or milk or any other herb with a desirable flavor and health benefits.