South American caffeine source. Smoother than coffee.
About 85mg per cup, similar to coffee. Feels different because of the other compounds.
Very hot beverages (any kind) are linked to esophageal cancer. Let it cool a bit. The mate itself isn't the problem.
Theobromine and polyphenols modulate the caffeine effects. Plus no coffee acids that can cause jitters.
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See the dosing guide below.
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Some ingredients build up over weeks. Others act fast.
The compound effect of consistent dosing.
Check the cautions section if you have a pre-existing condition.
Some ingredients you feel. Others just work in the background.
It's still caffeinated. If you're sensitive, start with half a cup and see how you feel.
Most research uses 0.4g daily. Below 0.4g, you're probably wasting money. Above 0.5g, no extra benefit. The curve plateaus. Safe upper limit ~ 0.7g.
Yerba Mate Extract has emerging evidence.
Ilex paraguariensis · a holly species native to South America. Grown primarily in Argentina · Brazil · Paraguay.
Yerba Mate Extract interacts with other supplements and meds. The analyzer flags interactions, dose mismatches, and timing collisions across your whole list.
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