GUARANA (Paullinia cupana)

Solaray Guarana Capsules & Extract

Nature's Answer Guarana Extract

Natrol Guarana Capsules

KAL Guarana Tablets

Definition: Also known as Brazilian cocoa, Guarana is a caffeine-containing herb which is used as an energy drink and natural stimulant. Guarana contains chemical compounds called xanthines which include caffeine, theobromine and theophylline.

Applications: Appetite suppressant, aphrodisiac, diarrhea, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, migraines, neuralgia and PMS.

Scientific Updates: Guarana is used for its stimulating properties and for its diuretic action. It is also conidered an antidiarrheic and antifatigue. Its potential for treating migraine headaches is under current investigation.

Safety: Guarana is a caffeine-containing herb and should not be overused. Pregnant women or nursing mothers should not use Guarana. Overuse can cause a strain on the urinary tract, heart palpitations, or insomnia. Combining Guarana with herbs such as ephedra can have harmful side effects.

Complementary Agents: Yerba mate, ginseng, gotu kola, kola nut and chickweed.

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