Ilex paraguariensis shows an important immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory profile.
Anti-inflammatory mechanism of action occurs through the immunomodulatory pathway.
Ilex paraguariensis attenuates Th1/Th17 polarization.
Suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokine production was due to NF-κB inhibition.
The use mate as a beverage can be a factor against Th1/Th17 inflammatory diseases.