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At the heart of the matter is how alcohol interacts with our body on a cellular level. When alcohol is metabolized, it's converted into a substance called acetaldehyde, a toxic chemical that can damage DNA and prevent cells from repairing this damage. This is what lays the groundwork for cancer to develop, as acetaldehyde toxicity encourages cells to begin to grow uncontrollably.

When methylation goes wrong, or is unable to occur at all, it's like throwing a wrench into a into the gears of a well-oiled machine. In other words, without methylation, optimal health is impossible to obtain.

Like any loan, there's an interest to be paid. Every surge of alertness you feel after caffeine has borrowed from your body’s bank of energy, needs to be repaid as well. By stimulating the adrenal system, caffeine prompts the release of stress hormones like cortisol[3]. Over time, excessive caffeine consumption can strain the adrenals, leading to symptoms like fatigue and irritability, which coffee lovers might recognize as a "caffeine crash."

When it comes to burning your pesky body fat, think of Yerba Mate as your personal trainer – only it’s in a cup or a pill, and its way cheaper. The actives in this magical plant amp up your metabolism.