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August 08, 2022
Guarana is one of the richest caffeine plants - caffeine is 6-7%. For comparison, coffee is only 2%.
Guarana is a South American fruit that is used as an additive in many energy drinks due to its tonic properties.
They have been known since ancient times, when men went hunting and ate the fruit and endured two days without food and sleep.
Nowadays, guarana is found in most energy drinks and some soft drinks.
Guarana is one of the richest caffeine plants - caffeine is 6-7%. For comparison, in coffee it is only 2%.
Consumption of the fruit maintains the tone and can improve the emotional state and the feeling of cheerfulness in the absence of enough sleep. This makes guarana a suitable supplement when working at night.
The tannin content helps to slowly release caffeine from the fruit, thus prolonging its action. Experts explain that the caffeine contained in guarana is processed differently than in coffee .
Tannins are also found in some varieties of wine and give a woody aroma to the drink.
With prolonged use of guarana as a dietary supplement, there is a decrease in body circumference. This is also due to caffeine.
Guarana is also used as a natural insecticide - it protects plants from various insects and pests.
The southern fruit can interact with antidepressants, vitium, sedatives and anticoagulants. It is also not recommended when taking other stimulants - medications , supplements or products containing caffeine.