A traditional plant in South America could be the next major advance in the weight loss industry and that plant is yerba mate. It is a tree cultivated in Paraguay, Brazil and northern Argentina. For centuries, the vesiculosus yerba mate is consumed as a traditional drink. The leaves are used to make hot and cold beverages, and it is drunk to prevent fatigue, loss of appetite and to stimulate metabolism, hence it is also called the yerba mate energy drink. It also shows 5-lipoxygenase inhibitory activity which helps in some cases of mild to moderate asthma. In recent years, extracts of yeba mate has primarily been in the food market for weight loss reasons.
It contains over 250 known natural compounds, especially alkaloids, caffeine, theobromine and theophylline. These drugs stimulate the central nervous system and act as diuretics. In addition, caffeine, theobromine and theophylline, is likely to stimulate the appetite and metabolism. It definitely is an ideal tool in the fight against unwanted fat.
Dried natural Yerba Mate contains about 1 to 2% caffeine. Some natural extracts consists of more caffeine. But more importantly it is the amount of theobromine in yerba mate that matters. Like caffeine, theobromine is a central nervous system stimulant, alkaloid, but is considerably weaker than caffeine. However, theobromine, is a powerful cardiac stimulant, smooth muscle relaxant and can act as a diuretic. It naturally contains approximately 0.45% – 0.9% of theobromine, the extracts can contain more than 2% of theobromine. This gives rise to theobromine Yerba mate extract unique properties of dietary products.
There are many resources that weight loss can be achieved. While calorie restriction almost inevitably leads to a better weight control, this approach is often difficult to maintain. Exercise is also an important factor in controlling weight, but often people find that due to their lifestyle, they might not be suitable to be in a training program for weight loss. Other means of weight control, thermogenesis, appetite suppression and increased diuresis can increase their capacity to reduce weight and keep it off. Yerba Mate enhances these tasks and thereby improving the chances of achieving the desired weight. It suppresses appetite, increases the rate of burning calories and increase urination. Hence, the total body weight is reduced. Safe and effective, this plant may just be what you need to achieve the weight you want.
A traditional plant with a long history of safe use, Yerba mate’ is a modern diet breakthrough when used in concentrated extract form. Look for products containing approximately 200 milligrams or more of Yerba mate’, standardized to not less than 2% caffeine and 1% theobromine. Used twice or three times daily prior to meals, Yerba mate’ will naturally boost energy, and lead you down the path to a leaner physique.