{"id":4132,"date":"2026-03-08T19:22:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T19:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metamate.es\/compagno-e-umore-what-does-science-say\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T16:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:17:36","slug":"compagno-e-umore-what-does-science-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metamate.es\/en\/compagno-e-umore-what-does-science-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Mate and mood: What does science say?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mate and mood: What does science say?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

Mate is much more than a traditional infusion in countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and Spain. Recent studies support the idea that its regular consumption can positively influence mood, thanks to its active compounds. In this article, we analyze the scientific evidence, paying particular attention to the study by the Institute of Cognitive Neurology (Ineco)<\/strong> in Argentina, which links mate to the release of dopamine, the \"pleasure hormone.\" <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1. Yerba mate and dopamine: The scientific connection<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The study by Ineco (Argentina)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In 2022, the Neuropsychology Department of the Institute of Cognitive Neurology (Ineco)<\/strong> published a study analyzing the effects of yerba mate on brain activity. The results showed that participants who regularly consumed yerba mate had higher levels of dopamine<\/strong>, a neurotransmitter associated with motivation, pleasure, and emotional regulation. <\/p>\n