Guarana: benefits and contraindications

Guarana is a tropical plant that contributes to weight loss, boosts mental capacity and can even increase libido. However, there are a number of contraindications you should know about. In the following post, we explain everything. Keep reading!The earliest recorded uses of guarana date back to the pre-Columbian period among the indigenous groups living in Venezuela and northern Brazil. These societies used this plant as a natural medicine. In the 17th century, a Jesuit missionary called João Felipe Betendorf discovered the properties of guarana. Father Betendorf also found that consuming this fruit relieved migraines and acted as a diuretic and antipyretic. A few years later, in 1840, caffeine was discovered to be the main component of guarana. In the 19th century, this plant became popular in French society as a stimulating drink. Today, the use of this plant is quite widespread in herbal medicine and pharmacy. It is also a common ingredient in soft drinks in Brazil.

What is Guarana?

Guarana isa fruit widely used both in herbal medicine and in the food industry, as its vitamins are ideal forfighting tiredness and stimulating our body. This fruitis grown in the Amazon rainforestsof Brazil and Venezuela.It is the plant with the highest percentage of caffeine. By comparison,dried guarana leaves contain between 1-4% caffeine, compared with the 1-2% found in coffee beans. This property makes ita great stimulant.

Benefits of Guarana

Below, we are going to look at the benefits offered by this tropical fruit:

• Helps with weight loss. This ingredient helps burn the excess fat found in our body. However, it should always be accompanied by a healthy diet and physical exercise.
• Helps relieve pain, thanks to its analgesic properties.
• Increases sexual libido, because it is an aphrodisiac fruit. It benefits male erection in terms of stamina and energy.
• Improves digestion and reduces stomach bloating.
• It has antioxidant properties.All this happens because of catechins. This ingredient fights cellular ageing of the dermis, diabetes and even cardiovascular problems.
• Stimulates the central nervous system, thanks to its richness in xanthine-group ingredients, such as theophylline and theobromine. These elements contribute toconcentration, performance and reaction capacity.
• It is a powerful energiser.The effects may appear within the first 15 to 30 minutes after consumption. One example of its use is the presence of this ingredient in the production of energy drinks.

Contraindications of Guarana

If we overuse itby consuming high doses,the side effects of guaranaare the same as those caused by excess caffeine:

• Insomnia.
• Nervousness and anxiety.
• Discomfort.
• High blood pressure.

• Headaches and stomach aches.
• Heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

The groups of people who should avoid or reduce guarana consumptionare as follows:

• Children under 12.
• Pregnant women. Overuse may cause premature birth and even affect the baby's proper weight, especially during the first trimester.
• People allergic to theophylline, caffeine or similar ingredients.
• People taking certain medicines,such as antidepressants.
• People with conditions and/or cardiovascular problems.

Food supplementswith Guarana

Arkopharma

This adult supplement helps with weight loss and appetite, burning the excess fat in our body.Take 3 capsules a day with plenty of water, after each meal(breakfast, lunch and dinner).  In addition, you can find the same product on our website, but in a pack of84 capsules.

Berocca Boost

This product boosts concentration and reduces the feeling of mental fatigue, thanks to the Boost effect created by its guarana-based formulation. This orange-flavoured tablet is intended for adults and children over 14 years old. However, excessive use is not advisable for teenagers, pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding. As for how to use it,take 1 effervescent tablet a day.  On our website, you can also buy this product in a pack of15 tablets.

Botanicapharma

This powder is used to combat convalescence and fatigue. Likewise, this traditional ingredient is an aphrodisiac that contributes to weight loss. You shouldtake 1 capsule a day(420 mg powder) with plenty of water, preferably in the morning. We recommend not taking this product together with other stimulating foods, as it may cause insomnia and nervousness. 

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