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Yerba mate
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4 recommendations across 1 expert · 4 episodes
4 endorse
0 nuanced
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Yerba mate may stimulate GLP-1 release, acting as an appetite suppressant.
“yerba mate tea can stimulate the release of GLP-1
HL▶ 35:20CaveatsSome reports link smoked yerba mate to certain cancers; data debatedCertaintyhedgedpersonal use -
Preferred caffeine source; choose non-smoked varieties due to carcinogen concerns with smoked varieties.
“non-smoked because the smoked varieties seem to carry some carcinogenic... risk
HL▶ 31:40CaveatsAvoid smoked varietiesCertaintyhedgedpersonal use -
In a protocol Alternative
Yerba mate is a recommended caffeine source, but avoid smoked varieties because they are carcinogenic.
“avoid the smoked versions of yerba mate. They are carcinogenic
HL▶ 1:30:35CaveatsAvoid smoked variety—carcinogenicCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Caffeine source preferred in non-smoked varieties; smoked varieties may carry carcinogenic risk.
“non-smoked varieties of yerba mate teas
HL▶ 36:15CaveatsAvoid smoked varieties due to potential carcinogenic riskCertaintyexplicitpersonal use