This Amazonian plant is often cited among those that help fight against overweight and fatigue, but are the benefits of guarana exaggerated? The caffeine contained in guarana would increase energy expenditure and reduce fat mass. So info or poison?
IDENTITY RECORD
Name: Guarana
Scientific name : Paullinia cupana
Botanical family: Sapindaceae
Parts used: seeds
Indications: Vigilance, Fatigue, Cognitive performance, Weight loss
Preparation: powder
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the guarana is a liana native to Amazonia in Brazil, highly valued in herbal medicine. It is recognized for its stimulating effect, the development of intellectual capacities and greater endurance. Its name is derived from “Guarani”, a Native American people who traditionally consumed the guarana during periods of food restriction to better endure hunger.
A natural appetite suppressant
Guarana seed contains very high doses of caffeine but also other alkaloids such as theophylline (tea alkaloid which stimulates active glycogenolysis) and theobromine (cocoa alkaloid which promotes good mood)
It’s a natural appetite suppressant which promotes weight loss and helps regulate the hunger cycle if used properly. It increases energy expenditure by drawing on fats that the body has difficulty in evacuating. It also helps regulate mood, much like chocolate! In addition, it increases motivation.
By combining the intake of powder or a food supplement based on guarana with physical activity and a suitable diet, you increase your metabolism. Result : we lose weight and fat all over the body.
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The benefits of guarana
The health benefits of guarana have been shown:
- It is a physical and intellectual stimulant in case of fatigue or intense activity.
- It improves endurance and increases cognitive abilities like concentration and memory.
- It helps digestion in case of bloating and helps fight intestinal disorders, diarrhea and hypotension.
- It promotes weight loss as part of slimming cures.
Contraindications
On the other hand, guarana is contraindicated for people suffering from hypertension or cardiovascular diseases, cardiac arrhythmias, kidney stones or diabetes. It is formally not recommended for pregnant women.
