Yerba Mate Tea
Yerba Mate Tea , full name Yerba Mate Tea, is the Spanish translation of ‘Yerba Mate’, a speciality tea from South America. The raw material of Yerba Mate comes from the plant Ilex paraguariensis of the wintergreen family (Aquifoliaceae), the leaves of which are made into tea after special treatment. Because the preparation method is similar to that of Chinese tea, it is called ‘Madaicha’ in China. In some literature and regions, the raw material of Matei Tea is also called ‘Paraguay grass’.
The efficacy of maté tea mainly has the following these, but individual differences, drinking effect and response are different, to be rational:
Supplemental Nutrition: rich in a variety of vitamins (such as vitamin B ₁, B ₂, B ₃, B ₅, C, E), and calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and other minerals, as well as proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, etc., can help the human body replenish nutrients, help Growth and development and metabolism.
Refreshing: Containing Mataine (caffeine derivatives), it can stimulate the nervous system, relieve fatigue, improve concentration and mental acuity, make the brain more awake, suitable for brain workers or fatigue sleepy drink, and compared to coffee and other relatively soft, not easy to cause headaches, stomach aches and other discomforts.
Lowering fat and weight loss: It can remove cholesterol from the intestines and blood, inhibit lipid oxidation in the body, and reduce the absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract; the trace elements of manganese and alkaloids can promote protein and fat metabolism, increase energy consumption, and saponin can promote the formation of cholesterol complexes that are not absorbed by the human body, which can assist in controlling body weight.
Digestive aid: stimulate the secretion of bile and gastric acid, help the human body to digest food, but also reduce stomach bacteria, relieve stomach pain, indigestion and other problems, some places in South America commonly used to cope with digestive disorders.
Regulate blood pressure and lipids: rich in unsaturated fatty acids, can reduce blood lipids, regulate blood pressure, to prevent hypertension, high blood pressure has a certain effect; polyphenols may be able to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL – C), improve high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL – C), conducive to cardiovascular health.
Antioxidant, beauty: rich in antioxidants (such as flavonoids, polyphenols, etc.), can remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress, slow down the aging process, so that the skin stays young, but also promote skin metabolism, improve skin dryness and other issues.
Enhance immunity: a variety of vitamins (such as vitamin C, E), minerals (such as zinc, selenium) and other nutrients, can enhance the body’s immune system; part of the active ingredients can activate the immune cells, enhance the body’s resistance.
Other effects:
Diuretic and oedema: caffeine, theophylline and other ingredients, can promote renal excretion, improve oedema, urinary and other conditions.
Cooling the blood to stop bleeding: rich in vitamin K, blood heat caused by nasal bleeding, bleeding gums, blood in the urine, etc., there is a certain effect of relief (but can not replace professional medical means).
Relieve stress and anxiety: tea polyphenols and trace minerals, on the regulation of emotions, can assist in relieving some of the stress, anxiety, but serious anxiety recommended to seek medical attention.
Cardiovascular protection: antioxidants and amino acids can prevent blood from accumulating in the arterial walls, preventing cardiovascular problems such as atherosclerosis, stroke and heart attack.
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