Around the world, many people drink coffee for its caffeine content – a natural stimulant which can improve a number of cognitive functions. As well as coffee, caffeine is also found in other products, such as tea, cocoa, guarana, and yerba maté. Consumed for centuries in some South American countries, yerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis) is a plant species which belongs to the holly genus. Once dried, its stems and leaves… read more
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Around the world, many people drink coffee for its caffeine content – a natural stimulant…
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