Guarana 1oz

Guarana is a Brazilian plant native to the Amazon basin. Also known as Paullinia cupana, it’s a climbing plant prized for its fruit. A mature guarana fruit is about the size of a coffee berry. It resembles the human eye, with a red shell encasing a black seed covered by a white aril. Guarana’s Seed Promotes Natural Sustainable Energy throughout the day. Mental Focus as well as Clarity also can be derived form Guarana seed benefits.

Rich in Antioxidants Guarana is loaded with compounds that have antioxidant properties. These include caffeine, theobromine, tannins, saponins and catechins. In fact, guarana has an antioxidant profile similar to that of green tea. Antioxidants are important because they neutralize potentially harmful molecules called free radicals.

Can Reduce Fatigue and Improve Focus Guarana’s is best known as an ingredient in popular energy drinks. It’s an excellent source of caffeine, which helps you maintain focus and mental energy. In fact, guarana;s seeds may contain four to six times more caffeine than coffee beans. Caffeine works by blocking the effects of adenosine, a compound that helps your brain relax. It binds to adenosine receptors, preventing them from being activated

May Relieve Chronic Diarrhea and Treat Constipation Guarana’s has been used for centuries as a natural stomach tonic to treat digestive problems like chronic diarrhea and constipation. It may have anti-diarrhea properties because it’s rich in tannins, or plant-based antioxidants. Tannins are known for their astringency, which means they can bind and contract tissue. This allows tannins to waterproof the walls of your digestive tract, restricting how much water is secreted into your bowels.

May Provide Pain Relief Historically, guarana’s was used by Amazonian tribes as a pain reliever. The pain-relieving properties of guarana are due to its high caffeine content. Caffeine plays a role in pain management, as it binds and blocks adenosine receptors. Two of these receptor sare involved in stimulating feelings of pain. When caffeine binds to these receptors, it can reduce sensations of pain.