Appetite Suppression Shot | Concentrated Yerba Mate

Below are three examples of how some of our drinkers benefit from GLTea-1 and the science behind those benefits.

Before a workout – GLTea-1 is a great natural alternative to traditional pre-workout products and it’s also our favourite time for a daily shot. There’s a long list of reasons why it makes sense to take a shot before you hit the gym or head out for a run.

GLTea-1 can make your exercise more effective and more enjoyable. A mix of natural caffeine and L-theanine leaves you feeling motivated and focussed heading into your workout without the usual jitters that come with other pre-workout products or coffee. The presence of matesaponins and chlorogenic acid from our Yerba Mate, drives your body to use fat as an energy source instead of sugars. Studies have shown that Yerba Mate can boost fat burning during exercise by up to 24%. A consequence of burning fat over sugars results in less lactic acid build up and production of feel-good chemicals known as ketones.

Fasting – GLTea-1 does have a small caloric content (22 calories per shot) so it might not be something used by the most hardcore fasters. But for those following a programme like 16:8, a shot of GLTea-1 can make it easier for you to stick to your chosen mealtimes. The active compounds from our Yerba Mate are thought to drive the body to produce more GLP-1 naturally. Increased stimulation of GLP-1 receptors is associated with feelings of satiety and a reduction in desire to act upon any cravings.

After lunch – Lots of us struggle with an afternoon lull, and often require a bit of a pick-me-up to stop us falling asleep at our desks. Many GLTea-1 drinkers enjoy a shot post lunch as a natural alternative to an energy drink to help stay motivated and productive throughout the afternoon. GLTea-1 contains as much caffeine as a cup of coffee but also high levels of L-theanine which reduces feelings of anxiety. The combination of the two leaves you in a calm yet focussed state. GLTea-1 also contains theobromine which acts to further smooth the absorption of caffeine preventing the jolt and then crash some people feel after a cup of coffee. Interestingly its the combination of caffeine and therobromine that are thought to drive the feel good effects of chocolate!