People mainly take Yerba Mate for energy, focus, mood. Based on 57 first-hand reports and 7 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #26 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 81% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: The available literature indicates that yerba maté can be used within a balanced and healthy diet for prevention and adjuvant treatment of chronic diseases.
PubMed 36647770 ↗Conclusion: In conclusion, this research showed that yerba mate consumption was not associated with a significant change in lipid levels. Since the results are based on small inconclusive studies, more research is needed to confirm these findings.
PubMed 35829819 ↗Conclusion: Yerba Maté consumption may demonstrate favorable effects on glycemic control, though its impact on lipid profiles and weight management appears to be limited.
PubMed 41244043 ↗Conclusion: However, in the absence of clinical trials in RA patients, conclusions remain tentative, constrained by small sample sizes, methodological heterogeneity, species differences, and internal validity concerns. Future research should include rigorously designed randomized trials and mechanistic studies using advanced human-relevant platforms, such as organoids and organ-on-chip systems.
PubMed 41470797 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Yerba Mate (Argentinian tea - gives me energy, increases my mood).”
“But after yerba maté, I drink it around 30 min after my shower, I am fully alert, focused, awake and full of energy for the rest of the day.”
“Same for yerba mate.”
“Yerba mate and guayusa (regularly) instead of coffee.”
“mixing many natural 100% organic herbs and plants into small pills to treat anxiety, focus the mind, alleviate minor depression. damiana, avena sativa, rhodiola, ginko biloba, green tea, yerba mate.”
User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate