Benefits
Weight management
Yerba mate extract is studied for supporting fat metabolism and body-fat reduction as part of a calorie-controlled approach.
Appetite and energy
Mate's natural caffeine and theobromine support energy, alertness, and appetite control.
Antioxidant support
Mate is rich in caffeoylquinic acid polyphenols that provide antioxidant activity.
Mechanism of action
Fat-metabolism support
Mate compounds are studied for promoting fat breakdown (lipolysis) and reducing fat absorption, supporting body-composition goals.
Mild CNS stimulation
Natural caffeine and theobromine provide gentle central-nervous-system stimulation that supports energy and focus.
Clinical trials
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) on body fat and obesity measures. (Kim et al. 2015, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Adults with overweight or obesity.
Yerba mate reduced body-fat measures versus placebo; Finomate is a standardized green mate extract.