Yerba mate studies conducted show that there are over twenty-five varieties of the Yerba mate plant, and that it contains more antioxidants that green tea. The plant contains all of the essential nutrients with which to sustain life, including fatty acids that are essential to good heart function. Like green tea, Yerba mate studies have concluded that it includes many essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and in great abundance that that found in green tea.

Yerba mate is brewed in a coffee pot or other means, either loose or in tea bags. Yerba mate studies show that it is an energizing drink, although with a much more bitter taste than that of green tea. Native to South Africa, it has only recently become available to purchase in the United States. With so many people becoming health conscious, it is certainly gaining in popularity as a substitute for coffee.

In addition to providing antioxidant and energizing qualities, Yerba mate studies show it also promotes healthy sleep patterns, suppresses the appetite, clears the mind, and treats allergies just to name a few. Some testimonials from people who have purchased this plant claim it has positive effects on arthritis pain.

Yerba mate studies did not show any side effects of yerba mate, but if you have health issues, discuss it with your doctor first. If you have never used it before, be cognizant to any changes in your body. Everyone has the potential to have an allergic reaction to things that you would not expect, so be aware of that.