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Yerba Mate Before Exercise
Drink yerba mate before workouts, with guayusa mentioned as a sweeter alternative. The idea is that it may raise GLP-1 and shift metabolism toward greater fat oxidation, potentially improving fat burning during exercise and even at rest.
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“If you want to burn more fat, drinking maté before exercise is good. Drinking it at rest when you're not exercising will also help shift your metabolism toward enhanced burning of fat by increasing fat oxidation.”
Andrew Huberman · Lose Fat With Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials · Apr 3, 2025 · 27:14 · YouTube ↗
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