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Andrew Huberman’s Yerba Mate Criteria
Want a healthier alternative to coffee? According to Andrew Huberman yerba mate is the perfect choice. He has found that the energy boost from yerba mate is more sustained than that from coffee. Moreover, he does not have trouble falling asleep from drinking yerba mate in the late afternoon (at 2 or 3 pm), even though he usually sleeps on the earlier side (around 10 pm).
Yerba Mate Health Benefits
Andrew Huberman says yerba mate offers several health benefits that coffee does not:
- Appetite Regulation: Increases GLP-1 and leptin levels, which can suppress appetite and regulate blood sugar levels.
- Antioxidants: High in antioxidants, which help reduce oxidative stress and protect cellular health.
- Neuroprotective properties: Protects dopaminergic neurons in the brain, which are the brain cells responsible for producing dopamine, that affects movement and motivation.
- Electrolytes: Provides electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium, which support neural transmission and overall brain function.
Andrew Huberman’s Yerba Mate Criteria
When looking for what yerba mate to buy, here is what Andrew Huberman suggests looking out for:
- Non smoked variety: smoked varieties may cause cancer.
- Low sugar
Andrew Huberman’s Yerba Mate Brand Pick
Want to know what yerba mate brand Andrew Huberman recommends? He has partnered with a company called Mateina to produce low sugar yerba mate varieties. His favorite is the zero sugar cold brew with lemon and ginger.