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More Antioxidants

The shaded yerba mate has more antioxidants than the unshaded one. That happens because the shadow provides an environment with less sunlight, which stimulates the plant to produce more antioxidant compounds to protect itself from UV damage.
Antioxidants are substances that help protect the body against damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules. Antioxidants are found in various foods including yerba mate.
Studies have shown that the shaded yerba mate has higher levels of antioxidante compounds, such as polyphenols, that are capable of neutralize free radicals. These compounds can help prevent premature aging, cancer and other diseases.