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Title: Go for unsmoked mate instead
Review: I totally love Yerba Mate. Too much probably. But some studies have shown that there is a connection between regular mate use and several types of cancers. Another study found that mate has high concentrations of molecules associated with smoke that are known carcinogens. Inference: it's most likely the smoking process that causes mate to be carcinogenic. I know the smoked version takes better, but the unsmoked version ain't bad at all if you like the mate taste. So do yourself a favor and find an unsmoked mate (I don't want to advertise --they're easy enough to find). After a couple of pounds of unsmoked mate, you won't miss it. But to be more safe, alternate mate with strong green tea like I do.
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