WEIGHT TEA: YERBA MATE

YERBA MATE (mate, Ilex paraguariensis)is a excellent herb if used correctly.
Yerba mate is a member of the holly family, evident by its leathery leaves. It grows wild in the rain forests of South America, such as Paraguay (where it is cultivated). It was introduced by the native Guarani peoples of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina. Just about everyone has felt the jittery side effects of too much caffeine at one time or another. Yerba mate, in contrast, gives your brain a boost without making you nervous. Interestingly, it has been shown to improve mood and concentration, reduce anxiety, prevent mental fatigue, and prolong the effects of thermogenesis (i.e., fat burning)... along with a multitude of other compelling benefits. How it works

There are 196 chemicals in yerba mate that become active in the body once consumed—including B vitamins; Vitamins A, C, and E; and the minerals calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, and selenium. Over 24 Vitamins and Minerals! And mate has 11 polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants. But the most important chemical in mate is "mateine." Mateine is a xanthine alkaloid. You might have heard of other xanthines, such as caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine. Strikingly, mateine appears to possess the best combination of xanthine properties. Like other xanthines, it mildly arouses the central nervous system, but unlike other stimulants, it doesn't appear to be addicting, nor does it produce unwanted side effects such as insomnia or nervousness. Interestingly, it actually works as a tonic for the central nervous system, calming the body and mind, leaving you feeling alert and sharp.

The result of the chemical combination in mate causes a substantial increase in energy and fat burning. Mate appears to help support long-term energy by maintaining energy production with oxygen for longer periods of time, which burns more calories, improves heart efficiency, and delays buildup of endurance, robbing waste products, such as lactic acid that are created by anaerobic glycolysis (energy production without oxygen). One indicator that it is working to burn more fat is a drop in something called the respiratory quotient (RQ), which indicates a rise in the proportion of fat being oxidized or burned in the body. It's known as a "fat burner" and is many weight formulas.
Suggestions on how to take it:
Research indicates the intake of yerba mate to be most effective at 500 to 1,500 mg daily two to three times evenly throughout the day, before meals and/or exercise. Recent theory: And for some most effective for promoting fat loss if one serving is taken upon rising, first thing in the morning, especially before cardiovascular exercise.

CAUTION: A note more about fat-blockers, science has proven that we need the "right" fats, omega's for better brain functioning. If you begin to get foggy-minded, memory problems, pain in joints, weaker, energy loss, pull back, or stop taking any “fat blockers. ” The fact is, we have too many ADHD people because we’re preparing low fat meals and eating low fat fad diet foods with pre-fab meals. Don’t over due these fat-blocker products and using them too long. These product can destroys health taking out the bad with the good producing another problems that will add on the pounds.(Too much of any product can over take the body's natural defenses.

*STIMUATE HERBAL (NEW DIET PRODUCTS) CAN ABUSE THE ADRENAL, CREATE STESS IN THE BODY followed by WEIGHT GAINS FOLLOWED BY DEPRESSONS. If you experience this...stop.
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