Yerba Mate Nutrition

Though Yerba Mate is similar to Green Tea in its health benefits, Yerba Mate is much higher in nutritional value.
Yerba Mate contains 27% more active nutritional compounds than green tea.

Yerba Mate Tea contains vitamins A,C,E,B1,B2,Niacin (B3), B5, B Complex, as well as Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Carotene, Essential Fatty Acids, Chlorophyll, Flavonols,  Polyphenols, Inositol, Trace Minerals, Antioxidants, Pantothenic Acid, Amino Acids, Saponins, and more.

Yerba Mate has many times more antioxidants than Green Tea, yet contains a healthier energizer. Though often called "caffeine," there are many who believe that Yerba Mate contains a xanthine alkaloid similar to caffeine yet much healthier in its effects. Though all the research has not yet been concluded to classify this amazing energizer, the anecdotal evidence is overwhelming.

We have heard thousands of testimonies over many years describing the vast difference in effect that Yerba Mate has on them over caffeine. We have received many accounts of people who are completely intolerant to caffeine, yet have no problem drinking Yerba Mate multiple times a day.

The energizing effects of Yerba Mate are longer lasting than traditional caffeine beverages, and are found by most to be free from side effects such as, the jitters, mood swings, addiction, and post stimulation fatigue.

The bottom line is, Yerba Mate gives you energy that really feels good. It feels like an energy your body can use, rather than energy your body is trying to "deal with."

In addition to the energizer, the nutritional constituents listed above, provide vital nutrients to the immune-system, metabolism, brain and your overall health.

Many have found it very helpful in weight management as well. Yerba Mate has been touted in this area due to its thermogenic effects which cause the body to release excess calories as heat rather than storing them as fat.