Yerba Mate (yer-bah mah-tay) is a fantastic supplement that has helped me throughout my journey with Multiple Sclerosis. I love it because it has the stimulant attributes of coffee, but the health factors of tea which keeps away the jittery feeling that coffee gives me.  My sleep was always affected when I drank coffee, so Yerba Mate gives me that kick I need throughout the day to keep my stamina up, without the unwanted effects of coffee.

 These amazing leaves from the South American rainforest have so much power packed into them it’s hard to believe they’re all natural! Yerba Mate is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Natives of these countries drink Yerba Mate 6 times more often than they do coffee. Wow! A slight difference from culture in the United States, to say the least!

I drink this “super-tea” multiple times a day and it’s not only because it tastes good, but because of the great effects it has on me. Yerba Mate gives me absolute clarity in order to focus and have a clear mind throughout my day. It is loaded with vitamin B to boost my energy also. This leaf is used in tea form similar to green tea, but is more nutritious than green tea not to mention Yerba Mate’s additional stimulants.

This natural leaf is loaded with antioxidants also which are a tremendous complement to a healthy diet while also keeping the immune system in check. Yerba Mate has become a staple in my daily diet for a while now and I can’t see myself every getting away from it.

It is sometimes surprising how well different supplements can work for the human body outside of traditional uses of modern medicine.

In chapter 5 of my book, MS Living Symptom Free, I discuss all different kinds of diets that will help those with MS prevent their symptoms. Everyone is unique, so Yerba Mate may affect me differently than others, but it is definitely worth a try because the benefits of Yerba Mate are unlike any other tea-like drink I have ever had.