A Classic Bulb offered from €100 purchase 🎁 !
Yerba mate is a plant traditionally consumed in South America, where it is known for its stimulating properties . Its use is increasingly common in the rest of the world for its energizing and antioxidant properties , particularly among athletes .
Many athletes have incorporated mate into their diet, but are there really any benefits to drinking mate when playing sports?
Like the many industrial energy drinks that now flood the market, mate is a particularly interesting drink for its intense stimulating effect .
But, unlike many of these drinks, mate is a natural energy drink. .
Mate is above all a stimulating drink thanks to its caffeine content, but also its theobromine content (the molecule responsible for the good mood caused by chocolate!).
So, a little mate at the start of the day to wake up or before a sports session can be a good way to give yourself energy.
To learn more about the energizing properties of mate: Mate, a natural energy drink
Mate is a drink naturally rich in antioxidants , particularly thanks to its high polyphenol content . Antioxidants are molecules that fight the effects of free radicals, which, in excessive quantities, can cause damage to the body.
Free radicals are naturally produced by the body on a daily basis. However, the production of free radicals increases dramatically during and after physical activity (this is due to the large amount of oxygen consumed).
Thus, consuming foods rich in antioxidants (fruits, vegetables, tea, mate, etc.) after exercise helps limit oxidation induced by free radicals produced by sporting activity .
Several studies have shown that consuming yerba mate (whether combined with exercise or not) promotes the body's fat-burning action. Conducted on athletes and "normal" people, these studies indicate that, over a given period, people who consumed yerba mate burned 23 to 24% more fat than those who did not.
