Yerba-mate extraction is known for its popularity in Paraguay, northern Argentina and Brazil.
It is a tea- like drink that is used to reduce stress, boost appetite, and enhance metabolism. In some cases it’s used to treat mild asthma.
Being a beverage like-drink it contains caffeine, theophylline, and xanthines. Yerba-mate also contains a broad variety of chlorogenic, polyphenols and methylxanthines.
Other constituents of the Yerba-mate include magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon, sorbitol and modified cellulose gum
This extract is highly recommended for the vegetarians because it does not contain any yeast, fragrance, preservatives, starch salts, gluten, dairy, wheat or soy and sugar. Also, yerba mate is recommended to those who what to cut their weight since it is thermogenic. It also assists the body get rid of surplus water and fluids thus minimizing bloating.
The recommended prescription is that you take one tablet prior to meals and do not exceed 3 tablets per day. 2 tablets of Yerba-mate extract is roughly equivalent to 1-2 cups of Yerba-mate tea.
Pregnant mothers or breastfeeding individuals should not use the Yerba-mate extract unless prescribed to them by the doctor. Incase you experience stomach discomfort, stop using the herb and seek advice from the doctor.