Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
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Paullinia cupana (guarana) is a plant native to the Amazon basin and especially common in Brazil. Guarana is considered an energizer. Today, guarana seeds are still used as medicine.
Guarana is used for weight loss, to enhance athletic performance, as a stimulant, and to reduce mental and physical fatigue. It is a frequent addition to energy and weight loss products.
Some people also use guarana to treat low blood pressure and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and to prevent malaria and dysentery. It is also used to enhance sexual desire, to increase urine flow, and as an astringent.Guarana contains caffeine. Caffeine works by stimulating the central nervous system (CNS), heart, and muscles. Guarana also contains theophylline and theobromine, which are chemicals similar to caffeine.Its seeds contain about twice the concentration of caffeine found in coffee beans.
Rich in Antioxidants
Guarana is loaded with compounds that have antioxidant properties.
These include caffeine, theobromine, tannins, saponins and catechins .In fact, guarana has an antioxidant profile similar to that of green tea .Antioxidants are important because they neutralize potentially harmful molecules called free radicals. These molecules can interact with parts of your cells and cause damage linked to aging, heart disease, cancers and other diseases&
Can Reduce Fatigue and Improve Focus
Guarana is best known as an ingredient in popular energy drinks.It’s an excellent source of caffeine, which helps you maintain focus and mental energy.In fact, guarana seeds may contain four to six times more caffeine than coffee beans
Caffeine works by blocking the effects of adenosine, a compound that helps your brain relax. It binds to adenosine receptors, preventing them from being activated
May Help You Learn Better
Research has shown that guarana may improve your ability to learn and remember
May Promote Weight Loss
May Provide Pain Relief
Historically, guarana was used by Amazonian tribes as a pain reliever.The pain-relieving properties of guarana are due to its high caffeine content.Caffeine plays a role in pain management, as it binds and blocks adenosine receptors.
