Why Guarana?

With more than three times the caffeine found in coffee beans, it is little wonder that Guarana is becoming the energy drink of choice.

Almost always included on the list of top ten superfruits, Guarana is unique among the other entries as it is the seed powder, and not the fruit or juice, that contains the most important ingredient.

Guarana has less antioxidant strength than the other fruits on the list, but ranks high when compared to most other plant foods.

WHAT IS GUARANA?
Guarana (gwa-ra-NAH) is a climbing plant native to Venezuela and northern Brazil in the Amazon basin. This exotic plant features large leaves and clusters of flowers, but is best known for its small bright colored fruit which ranges from shades of orange to red. Each fruit contains one black seed and each seed contains more than three times as much caffeine as coffee beans. Guarana seeds are also rich in tannins and xanthine alkaloids theophlline and theobromine. Unlike most of the other superfruits, it is the seed of the plant that is used rather than the actual fruit.

Roasted seed extracts have been used as medicinal beverages since pre-Colombian times, due to their reputation as stimulants, aphrodisiacs, and tonics.

Like tea, coffee, and chocolate, Guarana contains alkaloids in the caffeine family, such as theobromine and theophylline. Caffeine is known to reduce pain, treat headaches, and fight fatigue. In addition, it may, under certain circumstances, increase stamina and physical endurance, improve mental alertness, and modestly aid weight loss.

The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice fro your physician or healthcare provider. You should not use information from this web site for the treatment of any health problem. As with any herbal or dietary supplement, talk to a health care professional before making Guarana a part of your regular diet. Additionally, may want to consult with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements.