We live in a fast-paced environment and it has become almost impossible for us to always stick to the right eating habits. More than 40% of the world population suffers from obesity and countless diseases that have their origin in obesity. Half of the world thinks that the answers to all these problems lie in natural herbs and herbal extracts. If chosen correctly, they can not only get rid of excess weight, but also help prevent and cure a large number of deadly diseases.
In this article, we’ll look at the benefits offered by three “super herbs”: yerba mate, guarana, and damiana.
yerba mate – Clinical trials suggest that Yerba Mate has LDL cholesterol lowering capabilities and improves serum lipid parameters in healthy dyslipidemic individuals. This herb is also capable of reducing the concentration of members of the ecto-nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase (E-NTPDase) family, leading to increased levels of extracellular ATP, ADP, and AMP. In simple terms, the plant is capable of removing blockages from the arteries and preventing them from coming back. It also increases energy levels in the body.
Antioxidant and anticancer properties of yerba mate – Tests in human subjects have revealed that there is a correlation between the levels of caffeoyl derivatives and COCs [antioxidant capacity]. The herb has a very high concentration of caffeoyl derivatives and is therefore capable of neutralizing toxins in the body.
Researchers at the University of Illinois [2005] have established that yerba mate is high in “phenolic” components and can prevent oral and other cancers. Discontinued control studies indicate that the herb does not have carcinogenic properties.
Guarana – Guarana enjoys GRAS status [generally recognized as safe] in the United States and has properties to suppress appetite. It has the ability to control signals to the brain that tell the body if it is “full” or not. It can trick the body into thinking it’s full and doesn’t need more food, even when it isn’t. Studies suggest that this property of guarana can cause significant weight loss in healthy human subjects.
A study in rabbits shows that guarana can reduce platelet thromboxane formation. This means that the herb can prevent heart attacks and ischemic heart disease.
Damiana – Damiana has been used for years to treat a number of complicated conditions. The plant extract is usually made into a tea to treat conditions ranging from constipation to depression. Cough, fibromyalgia, emphysema, low estrogen levels, frigidity, hot flashes, impotence, infertility, menopause, Parkinson’s disease, premenstrual syndrome, inflammation of the prostate, and Lou Gehrig’s disease are some of the illnesses the plant is used to treat. It is also used to treat sexual diseases in both men and women.
How a combination of yerba mate, guarana and damiana can be beneficial
A combination of the three herbs could prevent many degenerative diseases and help to lose fat quickly. A placebo-controlled study shows that a combination of all three herbs has been able to reduce 11.2 pounds over a period of 45 days. The combination has a positive effect on short- and long-term memory, comprehension, and the immune system in general. It can effectively reduce weight, without causing general weakness of the body, and prevent heart disease and cancer.
