Product Overview

INCI Name: Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract

CAS Number: 68916-96-1

Source: Leaves of Ilex paraguariensis from South America

Appearance: Brown fine powder (low temperature spray drying process)

Active ingredients: Mateine (natural caffeine derivative), chlorogenic acid (≥12%), polyphenols, saponins (oleanolic acid/ursolic acid)

Solubility: Good water solubility, suitable for liquid formula

Core efficacy

Gentle and lasting refreshment:

Contains 8% natural yerba mate (caffeine derivative), sustained release absorption lasts for 6-8 hours, avoiding nervous tension or insomnia caused by caffeine peak fluctuations.

Metabolic regulation and weight management:

Activates thermogenesis, accelerates energy consumption, and clinically proven to reduce the body weight and liver mass coefficient of hyperlipidemia model mice (P<0.01).

Significantly reduces serum TC, TG, LDL-C levels, and increases HDL-C.

Super antioxidant:

ORAC value exceeds green tea by 50%, free radical scavenging efficiency is 33 times that of red wine, reduces MDA content and increases SOD/GSH-Px activity.

Cardio-cerebral protection:

Improve cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, increases Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase activity by 37%, and reduces neuronal apoptosis.

Inhibits the formation of atherosclerotic plaques and regulates blood lipid balance.

Technical Parameters

Application areas

✅ Functional beverages:

Energy drinks (Yuanqi Forest Alien Drink: 330mg/bottle), sports drinks (replace synthetic caffeine).

✅ Weight management products:

Fat burning capsules (synergistic with white kidney bean extract), meal replacement powder (high dietary fiber promotes satiety).

✅ Cardiovascular and brain health care products:

Blood lipid regulating tablets, anti-fatigue capsules (slow-release formula to avoid palpitations).

✅ Innovative beauty ingredients:

Antioxidant essence (nano-encapsulation to improve skin penetration), scalp care products (promote microcirculation and prevent hair loss).

FAQ section

Q1: Safety comparison between yerba mate and synthetic caffeine?

→ Yerba mate regulates dual adenosine receptors to avoid palpitations/insomnia (neuroadaptive mechanism)310. Patch test confirmed no skin irritation (pH 5.0-7.5).

Q2: Is there any clinical support for weight loss effect?

→ Double-blind trial showed: daily intake of 1000mg extract, average weight loss of 4.3kg in 8 weeks (DOI:10.1016/j.etp.2024.152044).

Q3: Can it be used in pregnant women's drinks?

→ The National Health Commission clearly marked: It is forbidden for infants, pregnant women and breastfeeding women (insufficient safety data).

Deshang supplies yerba mate extract (CAS 68916-96-1) directly sourced from Argentina, with chlorogenic acid ≥12% + polyphenols ≥15%, approved as a new food ingredient by the National Health Commission in 2023. Suitable for energy drinks, weight management products and cardio-cerebral health preparations, with COA and clinical weight loss data. Free sample application→

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