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Yerba mate contains polyphenols, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, which work by inhibiting enzymes (pancreatic lipase, lipoprotein lipase, etc.) that play a role in fat metabolism. Polyphenols can decrease serum levels of glucose, triglycerides, LDL and well as increase fat oxidation to promote decrease body weight and adiposity. Yerba mate has also been shown to increase satiety by slowing gastric emptying. The effects on weight loss may be due to reduced absorption of dietary fats as well as through altered cholesterol metabolism.

Despite yerba mate’s potential for reducing body weight, yerba mate should not be recommended over diet and physical exercise.