does yerba mate contain glp-1?

No—yerba mate does not contain GLP-1; it can stimulate your body to release some. GLP-1 helps promote fullness and reduce appetite, and it also plays a role in regulating blood glucose. 1 2

• GLP-1’s effects: Yerba mate’s effect is much weaker than GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide; natural food or drink-related increases are not comparable to the much larger drug effects. 3 4
• Possible metabolic effects: Mate may blunt appetite and support thermogenesis and fat mobilization, but its effects are modest and unlikely to produce significant weight loss on its own. 5 6 7