Yerba mate is a traditional South American drink that’s gaining worldwide popularity. It is a herbal tea made from the leaves and stems of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are typically ...

And according to research from Brigham Young University, drinking it could have similar effects to taking GLP-1 medications ...

Many of the world's top sports stars swear by the South American drink Yerba Mate, which is said to contain properties that ...

Yerba mate, along with tea and coffee, is one of the world’s most popular caffeinated beverages. Widely consumed in South America, this remarkable plant is rich in diverse, bioactive compounds ...

Through genome analysis, the scientists uncovered surprising insights into yerba mate’s evolutionary history – particularly ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Yerba mate is an herbal tea that contains caffeine, antioxidants, and other ...

Step foot in South America, and you’ll find yerba mate everywhere — lining the shelves of gas stations and grocery stores, ...

Analysis of the yerba mate plant genome reveals that caffeine was key for the evolution of its metabolic complexity and production of bioactive compounds.

Some of the world's top athletes such as Lionel Messi swear by the South American drink Yerba Mate, which is said to contain ...