Yerba Mate Extract
The yerba mate plant, native to to subtropical South America, is a shrub or small tree growing up to 15 meters tall. Yerba Mate Extract has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (Sources: Fitoterapia, November 2001, pages 774–778; and Life Sciences, June 2002, pages 693–705).
Scientific research shows Yerba Mate Extract to be a powerful antioxidant and that it can protect DNA from double-strand breaks. Yerba Mate Extract naturally contains a wide range of polyphenols, methylxanthines, and chlorogenic acid, which together are responsible for its many health benefits.
