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Yerba Mate and Cancer: Do Its Benefits Outweigh Its Risks?

Yerba Mate and Cancer: Do Its Benefits Outweigh Its Risks?

Update: 2025-09-24
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Carcinogens like benzopyrene in cigarette smoke, grilled chicken, and yerba mate tea may explain higher rates of certain cancers in consumers.
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Yerba Mate and Cancer: Do Its Benefits Outweigh Its Risks?

Yerba Mate and Cancer: Do Its Benefits Outweigh Its Risks?

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM