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Antioxidants

Chage coffee’s Antioxidant Benefits

Mushroom Blend 100% Arabica

Antioxidants are a powerful micronutrient that helps clear the body of free radicals. Various foods have been identified as being antioxidant-rich, leading some to become wildly popular almost overnight. Red wine, for instance, is known to contain antioxidants. Dark chocolate is another.

One of the best-known, of course, is that acai berry, which shot to prominence within the past few years. All of a sudden, acai berries were everywhere and in virtually everything, from energy drinks to salads and so on.

Antioxidants are measured by absorption capacity, or in other words the amount of oxidized free radicals they can bind with and clear from the system. It’s measured in micromoles per 100 grams of the substance – berries, wine, chocolate – in question.

The acai berry has an oxygen radical absorption capacity of 18,500 micromoles of oxygen radicals per 100 grams of berry. This is impressive, to be sure; that’s a powerful capacity for binding with and absorbing oxidized free radicals in the system.

Chaga mushrooms, however, have an ORAC of 52,500 micromoles per 100g, one of the most potent antioxidant foods on earth. Combined with the antioxidant properties of coffee…that’s a health tonic with few peers for fighting free radicals.

Chaga mushrooms also contain polysaccharides, beta glucans, betulinic acid, melanin and other compounds known to have positive health benefits.

Nootropic

Coffee as a Nootropic

If you’re concerned that the chaga coffee blend of chaga mushrooms will give you the coffee jitters but super styled, we have some good news for you. The amount of caffeine is cut down dramatically in Defiant Coffee without cutting down on the stimulation. That is one of the reasons we’ve made the chaga coffee, it’s a better morning waker-upper that won’t make you look like a shuffling cartoon.

We’re not trying to double down on your morning brew and send you off shaking. But, coffee is often that extra perk needed at the start of your day and that’s why chaga mushrooms are a great addition to a lower caffined coffee. Speaking of perks, there are plenty of mushroom coffee benefits that go beyond the chaga coffee.

Chaga mushrooms are also one of the most powerful natural nootropics available. Besides lowering oxidative stress on the brain through its antioxidant properties, Chaga mushroom extracts have been shown to increase acetylcholine levels.

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter, acting on the brain and also the muscles through the neuromuscular junction controlling skeletal muscles, which are the muscle groups that are controlled through conscious action rather than via autonomic function. In addition, acetylcholine helps stimulate arousal, attention, motivation, and memory.

All the things you need to get things done. Along with the effects of caffeine, Chaga infused coffee is as you can get a super brew.

What Is Yerba Mate?

Yerba mate is an herbal tea made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant.

The leaves are typically dried over a fire, then steeped in hot water to make the tea.

Yerba mate is traditionally consumed from a container called a gourd and sipped with a metal straw that has a filter at its lower end to strain out the leaf fragments.

Sharing it from this traditional gourd is said to be a sign of friendship and bonding.

Rich in Antioxidants and Nutrients

Yerba mate contains several beneficial plant nutrients, including:

• Xanthines: These compounds act as stimulants. They include caffeine and the obromine, which are also found in tea, coffee, and chocolate.
• Caffeoyl derivatives: These compounds are the main health-promoting antioxidants in the tea.
• Saponins: These bitter compounds have certain anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties.
• Polyphenols: This is a large group of antioxidants, linked to a reduced risk of many diseases.

Interestingly, the antioxidant power of yerba mate tea seems to be slightly higher than that of green tea.

Can Boost Energy and Improve Mental Focus

At 85 mg of caffeine per cup, yerba mate contains less caffeine than coffee but more than a cup of tea .

Therefore, just like any other caffeinated food or beverage, it may increase your energy levels and make you feel less tired.

Caffeine can also affect the levels of certain signaling molecules in your brain, making it particularly beneficial for your mental focus.

Several human studies observed improved alertness, short-term recall and reaction time in participants who consumed a single dose containing 37.5–450 mg of caffeine (7).

Additionally, those who regularly consume yerba mate often rave that it enhances alertness like coffee — but without the jittery side effects.

However, these testimonials have not yet been scientifically proven.

May Enhance Physical Performance

Caffeine is also known to improve muscle contractions, reduce fatigue, and improve sports performance by up to 5%.

Since yerba mate contains a moderate amount of caffeine, those drinking it can expect similar physical performance benefits.

In fact, in one study, those given one 1-gram capsule of ground yerba mate leaves right before exercise burned 24% more fat during moderate-intensity exercise.

A higher reliance on fat for fuel during exercise spares your carb reserves for critical high-intensity moments, such as cycling up a hill or sprinting towards the finish line. This could translate into better sports performance.

The optimal amount of yerba mate to drink before exercise is currently unknown.

Protect Against Infections

Yerba mate may help prevent infections from bacteria, parasites, and fungi.

One test-tube study found that a high dose of yerba mate extract deactivated E. coli, a bacteria that causes food poisoning symptoms like stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Compounds in yerba mate may also prevent the growth of Malassezia furfur, a fungus responsible for scaly skin, dandruff, and certain skin rashes.

Finally, research suggests that compounds in it may provide some protection against intestinal parasites.

Nevertheless, most of these studies were done on isolated cells. It’s currently unclear if these benefits are the same for humans, and more research is needed.

Help You Lose Weight and Belly Fat

Animal studies show that yerba mate may reduce appetite and boost metabolism, which can help with weight loss.

It seems to decrease the total number of fat cells and reduce the amount of fat they hold.

Human research suggests that it can also increase the amount of stored fat that’s burned for energy .

Furthermore, in a 12-week study in overweight people, those given 3 grams of yerba mate powder per day lost an average of 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg). They also reduced their waist-to-hip ratio by 2%, which indicates lost belly fat.

In comparison, the participants given a placebo gained an average of 6.2 pounds (2.8 kg) and increased their waist-to-hip ratio by 1% over the same 12-week period.

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