| Effect | Decrease |
| Trial Design | Randomized trial |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 58 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 30-44, 45-64 |
| Body Types | Obese, Overweight |
In a sample of type II diabetic men given Yerba Mate tea at 330ml thrice a day, LDL was found to decrease (13.5%) alongside glucose (-25mg/dL) and HbA1c (-0.85%), a biomarker of glucose health where less is better.
Better effects were seen with yerba mate paired with dietary intervention.
