Origin and history

Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a wild native plant that grows in the basins of the Paraguayan jungle floor. The Guarani people and guaycurúes whom collected the leaves of the plant to chew on and take it as an infusion have used yerba mate since ancient times.

The leaves of this plant contains caffeine, and small amounts of theophylline and theobromine; stimulants that are also found in coffee and cocoa. In addition, yerba mate contains vitamins A, B1, B2 and C, plus minerals such as phosphorus, iron and potassium. Furthermore, the presence of flavonoids such as rutin, quercetin and kaempferol, and the identification of chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid phenol compounds, gives Yerba mate an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant quality.

Recent research confirms the capability of the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimutagenic of the extract of Yerba Mate to modulate the expression of some genes related to obesity and its ability to reversing abdominal obesity, leptin resistance and hypertriglyceridemia, suggesting that this product is an ideal complement for the management of obesity.

In addition, the Yerba Mate Extract of The Green Labs LLC., is a certified organic product that allows easy preparation for delicious drinks with nutraceutical benefits. In addition, this extract allows the capability of combinations with fruit extracts and other products to create exquisite products.

Botanical Name: Organic Yerba Mate Extract

Ref Number: TGLOYME

Tested by: QC

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