If you have glaucoma, discuss your use of yerba mate with your healthcare provider. The increase in pressure occurs within 30 minutes and lasts for at least 90 minutes. Glaucoma: Using yerba mate increases the pressure inside the eye due to the caffeine it contains. If you have ever had a seizure, don't take high doses of caffeine. High doses of caffeine might cause seizures or decrease the effects of drugs used to prevent seizures. The caffeine in yerba mate, especially when taken in large amounts, can worsen diarrhea. Use yerba mate with caution if you have diabetes. Diabetes: The caffeine in yerba mate might affect blood sugar.
If you have a heart condition, use yerba mate in moderation. Heart conditions: Caffeine in yerba mate can cause irregular heartbeats in certain people. But so far, this effect has not been reported in people. The caffeine in yerba mate might make bleeding disorders worse. Bleeding disorders: Caffeine might slow clotting. Anxiety disorders: The caffeine in yerba mate might make anxiety disorders worse. Alcohol use disorder: Consuming yerba mate with large amounts of alcohol long-term seems to increase the risk of cancer. Yerba mate is linked with an increased risk of some types of cancer. Also, the caffeine in yerba mate might cause irritability and increased bowel movements in nursing infants.Ĭhildren: Yerba mate is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth in children. It's not known whether the cancer-causing chemicals in yerba mate pass into breast milk. Breast-feeding: Yerba mate is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth while breast-feeding. High doses of caffeine have been linked with miscarriage, premature delivery, and low birth weight. Avoid consuming more than 300 mg of caffeine daily (about 6 cups of yerba mate) when pregnant. It's not known whether that risk is transferred to the fetus. Yerba mate seems to increase the risk of getting cancer. Pregnancy: Yerba mate is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth during pregnancy.
Consuming more than 10 cups daily might also increase the risk of serious caffeine-related side effects. This risk is especially high for people who smoke or drink alcohol. Drinking large amounts of yerba mate (1-2 liters daily) for a long time increases the risk of some types of cancer. Yerba mate is possibly unsafe when taken in large amounts or for long periods of time. Yerba mate contains caffeine, which can cause side effects such as insomnia, upset stomach, increased heart rate, and others. Pregnant women and individuals sensitive to caffeine or taking certain prescribed medications should drink it with caution.When taken by mouth:Yerba mate is possibly safe when used for up to 12 weeks. SUMMARY Frequent consumption of yerba mate may increase your risk of certain cancers.
Individuals taking these drugs should avoid yerba mate, as it can increase the effects of the drugs ( 40). Therefore, individuals taking MAOI drugs should use yerba mate with caution.įinally, due to its caffeine content, it may also interact with the muscle relaxant Zanaflex or the antidepressant Luvox. MAOIs are often prescribed as medications for depression and Parkinson’s disease ( 1). Studies show that certain compounds in yerba mate have monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) activity. Too much caffeine may increase your risk of miscarriage and low birth weight ( 38, 39). Pregnant women should limit mate intake to a maximum of three cups per day. Too much caffeine can cause headaches, migraines, and high blood pressure in some individuals ( 36, 37). However, some compounds in it may protect against other types of cancer ( 1, 35). This could damage respiratory and digestive tract lining, increasing your risk of cancerous cell formation ( 31, 34). It’s also often consumed at very hot temperatures. One possible explanation is that mate contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), known carcinogens also found in tobacco smoke and grilled meat ( 1). Studies show that drinking large amounts of yerba mate for a long time may increase your risk of upper respiratory and digestive tract cancers ( 1, 31, 32, 33). However, those who drink it regularly may be at increased risk of the following: Cancer Yerba mate is unlikely to cause harm to healthy adults who drink it occasionally.
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