yerba mate

Yerba mate is a caffeinated tea that may support alertness, appetite control, and blood-sugar regulation. Choose non-smoked mate, since smoked varieties have been raised as a possible carcinogenic risk. 1 2

1. Caffeine, antioxidants, and dopamine: Yerba mate contains caffeine and antioxidants, and it has been described as potentially neuroprotective for dopamine-producing neurons. 3
2. GLP-1 and appetite: Mate—and guayusa—may stimulate GLP-1 release. GLP-1 can suppress appetite and increase fat mobilization. 4 5
3. Thermogenesis and metabolism: GLP-1-related effects may increase thermogenesis and raise basal metabolic rate; mate is also described as increasing fat oxidation. 6 7
4. Digestion and blood sugar: Yerba mate is described as potentially improving digestion and helping regulate blood sugar. 8
5. Matina: Matina is mentioned as a yerba mate option, including loose-leaf products. 9