Ask the doctor: Is yerba mate good for my heart?
Ask the doctor
If you like the earthy taste of yerba mate or the flavored mate products being marketed in the United States, drink it (in moderation) because you enjoy it. But don't turn to it as a health drink or depend on it to improve your blood pressure or cholesterol.
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