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The Positive Effects of Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis) in Obesity [PDF]

Nutrients, 2015
The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide over the past three decades. Global anti-obesity strategies focus on dietary and lifestyle modifications to slow the development of obesity. Research in the nutrition field has recently aroused considerable interest based on the potential of natural products to counteract obesity.
Alessandra Gambero, Marcelo Ribeiro
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Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis A. St.-Hil.) Reduces Oxidative Stress and Bone Resorption in Apical Periodontitis. [PDF]

Int Endod J
ABSTRACT Aim Apical periodontitis (AP) is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease that can exert systemic effects by releasing biochemical mediators that initiate and regulate the immune response. Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis, YM), a popular plant broadly consumed in South America, is rich in biologically active compounds known for their ...
Wajima CS, de Barros Morais Cardoso C, Anselmi C, Dal-Fabbro R, Ferraz MC, da Silva CC, Ciarlini PC, Ervolino E, Bottino MC, Cintra LTA.   +9 more
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Bioactive Compounds of Ilex paraguariensis: A Critical Update on Extraction, Gastrointestinal Stability, and Technological Applications. [PDF]

J Food Sci
ABSTRACT Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil., commonly known as yerba mate, is a native South American species widely used in traditional beverages such as chimarrão, terere, and mate tea. In recent years, this plant has attracted growing scientific and industrial interest due to its richness in bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonoids ...
Palavicini SMS, Puton BMS, Jacques RA, Valduga E, Backes GT, Paroul N, Steffens C, Cansian RL.   +7 more
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Technological Prospection and Scientific Innovation of Ilex paraguariensis Saint-Hilaire in the Wound Healing Process [PDF]

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology
Natural compounds are possible alternatives for wound treatment, including Ilex paraguariensis, a plant with several pharmacological actions already reported, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and healing activities.
Pedro Augusto Clemente, Kelby Cavalheiro Mendonça, Giovana Frazon de Andrade, Larisse Medeiros Goncalves, Cristiane Maria Tonetto Godoy, Jhonatan Matheus Piaceski Rocha, Weber Claudio Francisco Nunes da Silva, Jéssica Brandão Reolon, Daiane Finger Ferreira, Maria Cristina Umpierrez Vieira, Juliana Maria Silva, Luana Mota Ferreira, Juliana Sartori Bonini   +12 more
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Isolation of high quality RNA from soil-grown Ilex paraguariensis roots suitable for next-generation sequencing and gene expression analyses [PDF]

, 2017
Extraction of high quality RNA is a prerequisite for downstream application in functional genomics analyses. However, the extraction and purification of pure nucleic acids from root tissues is generally difficult due to the high concentration of ...
Acevedo, Raúl Maximiliano, Avico, Edgardo Hernán, Calzadilla, Pablo Ignacio, Ruiz, Oscar Adolfo, Sansberro, Pedro Alfonso   +4 more
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Comparative Anatomy of Ilex paraguariensis "Erva-Mate" and its Adulterant Citronella gongonha "Falso-Mate”

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2023
Ilex paraguariensis (Aquifoliaceae), commonly known as “yerba mate” or “erva-mate”, is a shrub or tree native to South America. The leaves of the plant are traditionally used to prepare a caffeine-rich infusion with several medicinal properties ...
Kevin Alves Antunes, Luciane Mendes Monteiro, Valter Paes de Almeida, Luan Junior Baldiserra, Vijayasankar Raman, Jane Manfron   +5 more
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Integration of functional and traditional food in emerging markets. Regulatory and substantive aspects of yerba mate and quinoa [PDF]

, 2016
Given the rising cost of healthcare, the increase in life expectancy and the wish for a better quality of life, the request for foods and beverages producing a beneficial effect on health has increased worldwide.
Gafare, Claudia Elena, Gregori, Dario, Lorenzoni, Giulia, Serafini, Mauro   +3 more
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Nutritional and Phytochemical Study of Ilex paraguariensis Fruits [PDF]

Journal of Chemistry, 2012
Yerba mate is defined as the product constituted by the dried, slightly roasted, and milled leaves of Ilex paraguariensis. However, the fruits of this species are often found in the commercial product. Nowadays the fruits are considered a byproduct. The objective of this work was to obtain the preliminary data of minerals, lipids, methylxanthines and ...
Cogoi, Laura Carolina, Giacomino, M. Silvia, Pellegrino, Nestor, Anesini, Claudia Alejandra, Filip, Rosana   +4 more
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Analysis of volatile compounds of Ilex paraguariensis A. St. - Hil. and its main adulterating species Ilex theizans Mart. ex Reissek and Ilex dumosa Reissek Análise de compostos voláteis de Ilex paraguariensis A. St. - Hil. e suas principais espécies adulterantes Ilex theizans Mart. ex Reissek e Ilex dumosa Reissek

Ciência e Agrotecnologia, 2011
The adulteration of the product Ilex paraguariensis with other Ilex species is a mAjor problem for maté tea producers. In this work, three species of Ilex were evaluated for their volatile composition by headspace solid phase microextraction coupled to ...
Rogério Marcos Dallago, Alice Teresa Valduga, Marco Di Luccio, Silvane Benin, Marcus Vinícius Tres   +4 more
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Ilex paraguariensis modulates fat metabolism in Caenorhabditis elegans through purinergic system (ADOR-1) and nuclear hormone receptor (NHR-49) pathways. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2018
Ilex paraguariensis is a well-known plant that is widely consumed in South America, primarily as a drink called mate. Mate is described to have stimulant and medicinal properties. Considering the potential anti-lipid effects of I. paraguariensis infusion,
Marina Lopes Machado, Leticia Priscilla Arantes, Priscila Gubert, Daniele Coradini Zamberlan, Thayanara Cruz da Silva, Tássia Limana da Silveira, Aline Boligon, Félix Alexandre Antunes Soares   +7 more
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