Yerba Mate Cancer Risk: What the Research Finds
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Yerba mate is an herbal tea native to South America. The drink, served hot or cold, is promoted by the natural health community as having numerous health benefits. However, some researchers have linked yerba mate to certain kinds of cancer. Learn more about its claimed health benefits and its link to cancer.
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