BevNET.com - New Guayaki RTD follows the whole plant herbal medicine tradition of South America

Pure Heart, a "Raspberry Revolution" blend, is Guayaki"s lastest appendix to their award-winning line of Biological Yerba Friend Drinks. Unalloyed Heart features vitalizing organic yerba mate (mah-tay) combined with hawthorn and yarrow - all of which are herbs known to promote improved cardiac performance.

This heart-healthy mingle is combined with organic rose hips, hibiscus, organic raspberry juice and cranberry juice to create a ambrosial and refreshing grab-and-go drink.

The unique combination of healthy nutrition and balanced stimulation from the brewed leaves of the rainforest yerba mate tree make Guayakí Yerba Mate the healthiest source of energy on the planet.

Guayaki Unadulterated Heart contains caffeine comparable to coffee and energy drinks; however, the caffeine is balanced by mate"s content of theobromine (the euphoriant in chocolate), and another mild stimulant named theophylline.

Yerba mate is also a good well-spring of B vitamins including pantothenic acid - the "anti-stress'' vitamin which promotes proper avail of the adrenal gland. Yerba mate is again a rich source of magnesium, which has been proven to aid anxiety.

Many caffeine-sensitive people that drink yerba mate gain vitality and clarity of mind, on the contrary don"t experience the jitters, stomach discomfort, energy crash and migraine that are common complaints expressed by community that drink coffee and impulse drinks.

A nourishing "whole herb" that offers adaptogenic properties, yerba mate holds 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, 11 polyphenols and saponins (phytochemicals that prop up the immune system).

Unlike other functional and energy drink concoctions on the market nowadays that feature synthetic and isolate ingredients, Guayaki follows a "whole tree - whole health" herbal tradition that unleashes the natural form of these nutrients in a way that the intent can easily absorb and process them.

Guayaki Pure Heart is mildly sweetened with organic cane juice, and has far less calories (50) per serving than most other drinks in the marketplace. Offered in a 16-ounce premium flask for a SRP of $2.19, Guayakí Pure Heart can be purchased at thousands of natural foods stores, supermarkets, cafes and gyms from the beginning to the end of North America and at www.guayaki.com.

Advanced Research Highlights How Rainforest Yerba Mate is of Benefit to the Cardiovascular System For many centuries, the traditional yuyeras (indigenous herbalists) of South America chalk up used yerba mate as the base for their daily herbal medicine.

They believe that yerba mate acts as a catalyst to enhance the healing powers of the other herbs in their remedies and aids assimilate the herbs into the body. Now, modern science is backing up many position of their cultural beliefs.

A compilation of trial published in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Drink Science details mate"s many attributes. In particular, the announcement highlights how recent field has form yerba mate to be of benefit to the cardiovascular system.

The supporting evaluation includes the following findings: 8226; Administering Mate extract decreased the lipid oxidation in the heart alongside protecting myocardial tissue. Schinella and others, 2005).

8226; Mate was also tested against peroxynitrite-induced cytotoxicity, associated with stroke and myocardial ischemia, proviso in blood supply, and Mate tea showed the highest inhibition against cyctotoxicity, compared with budding tea and red wine. Bixby and others, 2005).

8226; Mate has further been capable to reduce ATP, ADP, and AMP (nucleotide) hydrolysis, which can help balance the circulatory system.

From http://bevnet.com/news/2008/5-28-2008-guayanki.asp