With its popularity on the rise, Guarana is now available as an herbal supplement and may be purchased in liquid, power, or capsule form.

Guarana is also a key ingredient in various energy drinks and superfruit products. Guarana extract is added to sweetened or carbonated soft drinks, energy shots, and herbal teas.

Guarana extract can be purchased as a single ingredient supplement, but it is frequently combined with other ingredients to maximize the reputed health benefits. 

Guarana is generally marketed as a mental function enhancer, energy booster, aphrodisiac, fat burner, or weight loss supplement.

Concentrated Guarana extracts can contain caffeine at levels of 40-50%, with popular supplements delivering 50-200mg of caffeine per day (about the same amount found in 1-2 cups of strong coffee). As with any caffeine-containing substance, too much can lead to nervousness, tension and headaches.

A typical dose of Guarana supplies 50 mg of caffeine, about half the amount in a cup of strong coffee. However, a 1998 analysis of products on the market indicated that many Guarana products contain less than the advertised amount of Guarana.

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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.

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