Yerba mate is an herbal product derived from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis tree. Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay are the largest producers and consumers of yerba mate, but consumption around the globe is increasing.[1] Yerba mate is generally consumed as a tea and is rich in many biologically active compounds with varying health-promoting properties. These include caffeine, theobromine, chlorogenic acid, and various other flavonoids, xanthines, cinnamic acids, saponins, vitamins (e.g., vitamin C, thiamine, pyridoxine, riboflavin) and minerals (e.g., potassium, calcium, magnesium).[2][1]
References
- ^José MFB, Machado RP, Araujo PAB, Speretta GFPhysiological effects of yerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis): a systematic review.Nutr Rev.(2023 Aug 10)
- ^Gawron-Gzella A, Chanaj-Kaczmarek J, Cielecka-Piontek JYerba Mate-A Long but Current History.Nutrients.(2021 Oct 21)