Among the varieties of tea, mate is especially respected by fans of a healthy lifestyle.
It contains a number of vitamins and nutrients and the list is quite large.
But according to recent research, mate may be harmful to health in some cases.
Benefits of tea
It consists of:
- vitamins - A, B, C;
- minerals – magnesium and potassium;
- antioxidants and polyphenols;
- caffeine and theobromine.
In other words, tea has a tonic effect almost like coffee.
It also strengthens the immune system and is good for the cardiovascular system and digestion.
Harm of mate
Tea poses potential health risks.
1. If you brew mate with water at a temperature above 70-80 degrees, then drinking such tea can increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer.
2. Drinking mate together with alcohol and tobacco increases the harmful properties of this drink.
3. If you are sensitive to caffeine, there is a high probability of developing nervousness and insomnia.
4. Tea is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women.
5. It is not recommended for patients with gastrointestinal diseases to drink mate.
However, by eliminating risk factors, you can get the maximum benefit from this drink. It is important to limit yourself to 2-3 cups of tea per day.
