Mate is an herbal tea made from the leaves and stems of the evergreen shrub Ilex paraguariensis. According to the nutritionist, research shows that drinking a liter of mate a day can significantly reduce blood sugar and LDL cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. However, more research is needed.
In addition, mate has a stimulating effect. This is partly due to the fact that this beverage contains caffeine. While the caffeine content of a cup of coffee is around 80mg, the amount of caffeine in a cup of mate can vary between 25mg and 175mg.
Source: Ferra
