Matcha vs Yerba Mate for energy
Short answer: For energy, users rate them about the same: 100% report improvement with Matcha (29 reports) and 100% with Yerba Mate (52 reports).
Matcha has 6 meta-analyses and 14 randomized trials on PubMed; Yerba Mate has 7 and 16.
Based on 104 reports about Matcha and 136 about Yerba Mate. Not medical advice.
| Matcha Supplement | Yerba Mate Substance | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 80%helped48 reports · medium confidence | 86%helped57 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 6 / 14 | 7 / 16 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Energy % reporting improvement | 100% (29) | 100% (52) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 100% (18) | 100% (14) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 85% (13) | 83% (6) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 100% (9) | 100% (8) |
| Common side effects | nausea, stomach issues, high fluoride, stomach discomfort | stomach issues, brain fog, drowsiness, jitteriness |
| Typical dose reported | 1.2 g / daily | 2-3 teaspoons / daily, multiple infusions |
Menon et al. model was able to predict well for our clinical data where it had the relative mean prediction error percentage ≤ 20%, relative median absolute prediction error ≤ 30% and relative root mean square error close to zero. Based on this final model, we proposed a dosing nomogram for various weight groups, which could potentially help to maintain the trough concentrations in the therapeutic range.
Cancer Chemother Pharmacol, 2024 ↗“I drank 0.125-0.25 cup of matcha every hour and was able to have sustained, mild energy throughout the day. No peaks and valleys.”
The available literature indicates that yerba maté can be used within a balanced and healthy diet for prevention and adjuvant treatment of chronic diseases.
Nutr Rev, 2023 ↗“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.”
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