Is organic yerba mate tea another weight loss myth, or does this really work?
It can be confusing trying to sift through all the teas and drinks available for helping one lose weight.
No matter which tea it is, the ever popular green tea, tulsi tea or peppermint tea. All are recommended for helping one shed those unwanted pounds.
Every tea I googled, all of them it seems can help with weight loss.
Yerba mate is a tea made from dried stems and leaves from a tree grown in South America. Today it is still a very popular drink in that part of the world, and now it is enjoyed by many around the world.
Its popularity stems from the fact organic yerba mate is great for weight loss.
If you have a sensible approach to food, don't eat a lot of
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Organic Yerba Mate Tea And Coffee
Well, it seems that yerba has some very unique compounds compared to other herbal teas.
Yerba is very similar to coffee and often looked upon as a coffee alternative.
A cup of either has apparently an equal amount of caffeine.
Although this can be quite misleading as it depends on the amount of coffee and type of coffee, you are comparing a cup of yerba to.
Yerba caffeine works differently in the body and gives a person a sense of well-being at the same time it soothes and stimulates.
Unlike drinking coffee, if you drink too much yerba, you don't get that jittery feeling. And too much coffee can cause digestive problems, heartburn and acid reflux (1).
Over time too many cups of coffee daily may cause your body to become highly acidic, as coffee is an acidic drink (2). This acidity can weaken the body.
Too much acidic foods or drinks like coffee can also result in weight gain.
The good thing about yerba mate is the fact it is not acidic. It can help support a healthy PH level in the body.
Yerba is an alkaline drink and the more alkaline your body, the better you will be able to keep the weight off
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Some of the health claims made are, increase endurance and energy, relieve constipation, reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol, increase libido. Improve sleep, reduce fatigue, reduce feelings of depression and strengthen immune the system.
Organic Yerba Mate And Weight Loss
In order for this tea to work, you do need to have a healthy diet and perhaps some form of exercise.
How much you need to drink a day, I am not sure, so many websites claim so many different amounts. Here is a Scientific Review on the dosage and amount you need (6).
I took the time to read through some health forums on weight loss and organic yerba mate. Many say it has worked wonders and others have experienced the complete opposite.
Again, it is something you need to try yourself and not rely on hearsay. Because at the end of the day, it may help you and it may not when it comes to losing weight.
There are, however, some concerns that when drunk in large amounts, a risk of increasing some forms of cancer
By this definition, and after knowing the effects of caffeine upon the human body, I have come to the conclusion that drinking caffeine is a sign of a lack of respect for oneself, and of an unappreciative attitude toward the life that each of us has been blessed with. Furthermore, it shows of either our inability, or unwillingness to learn to think clearly.
The researchers reported that those receiving the ginkgo extract were more alert, scored higher on psychometric tests and had a more positive outlook than the controls(92). The ginkgo biloba extract group experienced a “significant improvement”, compared with no gain for the placebo group.
It increases the rate at which the body converts the food that you eat and the stored body fats into usable energy in the body. If you reduce the amount of stored fat in the body, then by default that translates into a significant weight loss result; and the good thing about this dietary supplement is that it allows you to make use of other supplements in conjunction.
Several people rely on caffeine to wake them up or give them a boost of energy when they feel down. Acting as a stimulant, caffeine not only improves concentration and focus, but also stops fatigue (Staff 1). Considered the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the world, approximately 90 percent of adults consume it daily (“MedicineNet.com” 1). But do caffeine buyers really stop to evaluate the possinle harmful effects on their body? Health scares similar to this are not recent. In fact, they have been going on for over 100 years. In 1911, the US Government sued the Coca-Cola company for making their drinks hazardous to other’s health (Lovett 2). Although the Coca-Cola company won, it proves that people worry about what they put into their bodies, even if it does help them stay up to finish their homework. Not everybody will experience the same effects from caffeine. Some people seem more sensitive to caffeine than others (Staff 1). While some will express unwanted effects after only one cup of coffee or tea, others will not notice these same effects until after maybe four or five cups. Although caffeine does include benefits, many downfalls exemplify the stimulant as well. Drinking even small amounts of caffeine daily develops harmful effects on most people’s body and health.
According to the National Institute of Health, more than half of all Americans take dietary supplements on a daily basis or on occasion (NIH, 2013). Currently, there are over 1,000 companies producing over 29,000 different herbal supplements (Newmaster et al., 2013). These herbal supplements are marketed and taken for a variety of reasons. For example, Echinacea is taken for colds, flu, and other infections; ephedra is taken for colds, fever, flu, headaches, asthma, wheezing, nasal congestion, weight loss, and increased energy; garlic is taken for increased cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, and prevention of certain types of cancer; kava is taken for insomnia, to fight fatigue, asthma, urinary tract infections, anxiety, menopausal symptoms and is used topically as a numbing agent; and St. John’s wort is taken for depression (USDA’s National Agriculture Library, 2013). The question remains if these supplements are safe (not to mention effective).
It can help in losing weight if taken daily because they are not stored as fat and can speed up your metabolism. (Results are visible with 1-3 teaspoons daily)
‘In its pure state caffeine, or 1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine, exists as a white powdered alkaloid with an intensely bitter taste. Caffeine acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system (CNS) having the temporary effect of warding off sleep and restoring alertness in both humans and animals.’ (coffeechemistry.com, 2014)
Consumption of 1000–1500 mg per day is associated with a condition known as caffeinism. Caffeinism usually combines caffeine dependency with a wide range of unpleasant physical and mental conditions including nervousness, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, headaches, and heart palpitations after caffeine use. Caffeine blocks the neurotransmitter adenosine, which acts as an inhibitor of the other neurotransmitters. “When adenosine flows normally through the brain, it slows down the brain and body… When adenosine is blocked, the brain and body become more alert and active (Marcovitz 33).” Caffeine from coffee or other beverages is absorbed by the small intestine within 45 minutes of ingestion and then distributed throughout all tissues of the body. Peak blood concentration is reached within one hour. The biological half-life of caffeine the time required for the body to eliminate one-half of the total amount of caffeine varies widely among individuals according to such factors as age, liver function, pregnancy, some concurrent medications, and the level of enzymes in the liver needed for caffeine metabolism. It can also be significantly altered by drugs or hormonal states. In healthy adults, caffeine's half-life has been measured with a ra...
The problem is drinking coffee on an empty stomach stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid (HCI). In the same way eating too much sugar causes problems with insulin production, stimulating HCI but giving it nothing to digest interrupts normal activity. If your body is “forced” to make much HCI because of coffee, it may eventually have a hard time producing enough of it to actually digest a large meal.
Lastly, a common side effect of coffee we all may have experienced is the staining of teeth and dehydration. After a while, without proper care coffee can permanently stain and damage your dental. Also the caffeine in coffee is a mild diuretic and can increase the volume of urine excreted. However, this effect can be easily counteracted by the drinking of an extra glass of
Coffee is the first thing that people associate with instant energy on a groggy morning. “In the U.S., coffee is king of beverages” (Reinke) Research has been done that has named coffee as an addiction to the people who consume large quantities of it. Coffee was named the top source of antioxidants. This is partly because of the amount consumed each day. Some of the antioxidants that coffee has are quinines and chlorogenic acid. It also contains trigonelline, an antibacterial compound. This is where coffee acquires its delicious aroma. Now let’s step back for a minute and just think about how much caffeine people consume. In an 8oz cup of coffee it has about 85 milligrams of caffeine. This is about double the amount that tea contains. Studies have shown that caffeine stimulates the brain and nervous system. This is where you get that energized feeling. After about the third cup, knees start to bounce, pens are clicking and people start running laps around the office. Caffeine can become addicting if you drink too much. Coffee can become that addictive habit people are unable to shake.
It’s important to watch how much caffeine your body is receiving each day in the foods and drinks you consume. Caffeine is not a bad drug, but be careful to watch for symptoms of withdrawal and caffeine intoxication. It can be dangerous for your body if too much stress is put on it. Remember, there are always decaffeinated options and sometimes these are the best to keep your body healthy. Works Cited faculty.washington.edu/chudler/caff.html greenfacts.org/en/psychoactive-drugs wisegeek.com/what-is-caffeine.htm psych.umn.edu/courses/spring05/ / caffeine.
Sereshti, H. & Samadi, S. (2014). A rapid and simple determination of caffeine in teas, coffees and eight beverages. Food Chemistry, 158, 8-13.
There are many health benefits that come from drinking coffee. Coffee can overall make you a happier person. Drinking coffee can make a positive impact on your life. Does coffee really stunt your Growth? How does drinking coffee help in your day to day life? Coffee is loaded with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that can improve your health. Studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases.