Yerba Maté

Yerba Maté, or Maté as it's called in South America, is a medium sized evergreen plant native to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This plant belongs to the holly family and its leaves closely resemble those on the holly plant we're all used to.

Traditionally Yerba Maté's leaves have been dried and used in teas, teas which are still commonly consumed throughout South America. The tea from Yerba Maté is said to provide exhilaration and relief from fatigue. This is likely a result of Yerba Maté's caffeine content which varies from 50 to 100mg per cup of tea when prepared traditionally.

Yerba Maté has also been used in herbal medicine, as a tonic, diuretic, stimulant, appetite suppressant, and as a digestive aid. This plant has been used to treat conditions such as digestive problems, depression, fatigue, nerve pain, as well as obesity and weight loss.

Yerba Maté's alternate names include: caminú, congonha, erva maté, erva-verdadeira, erveira, hervea, Jesuit’s tea, kali chaye, kkiro, maté, matéteestrauch, Paraguay cayi, Paraguay tea, South American holly, St. Bartholomew’s tea.

Yerba Maté & Weight Loss

Throughout the world Yerba Maté is recognized as an effective weight loss aid and as a potential treatment for obesity. Commonly Yerba Maté tea is consumed for its appetite suppressant and stimulant properties.

One research study out of Switzerland conducted in 1999 showed a thermogenic effect in individuals who consumed Yerba Maté. This thermogenic effect from the Yerba Maté may increase the percentage of fat burned as energy. Another study combined Yerba Maté with guaraná and damiana, the result of which made the test subjects feel fuller longer and led to reduced body weight.

Is Yerba Maté Safe?

The primary active chemical ingredient of Yerba Maté is caffeine, as well as two other xanthine alkaloids: theobromine, and theophylline. For those who are allergic or otherwise react negatively to caffeine or zanthines, it's strongly advised that you do not consume products containing Yerba Maté. Yerba Maté should also be avoided by women who are pregnant or nursing.

Diet Pills Containing Yerba Maté

Diet Pill Ingredients

Caffeine - Powerful metabolic stimulant and appetite suppressant.
Calcium - May play a key role in fat storage and breakdown.
Chromium - May help to maintain blood sugar levels & suppress appetite.
Garcinia Cambogia - Rich in hydroxycitric acid, a natural carbohydrate inhibitor.
Green Tea - Packed full of potent anti-oxidants for optimum health.
Guarana - Potent source of caffeine and natural stimulant.
Hoodia Gordonii - The slimming cactus.
L-Tyrosine - Mood enhancing & metabolism boosting amino acid.
L-Carnitine - Essential for increased fat oxidation.
Niacin - Vitamin B3, lowers LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Scutellaria Root - Drought hardy perennial native to southwest China.
Thiamin - Vitamin B1, the "brain energizer" vitamin.
White Willow Bark - Traditional pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.
Yerba Mate - A medium sized evergreen plant native to South America.