Guarana

Guarana (Paulinnia cupana) is a very popular herb among Amazon Indians. Guarana powder contains about 4.2% caffeine. The caffeine in guarana is assimilated better and more evenly by the body than the caffeine in coffee. Indians have known the stimulating effects of guarana for centuries and use guarana for hunting. They drink the powder with water or prepare guarana breads (also known as bastão).

Effects

Guarana is an energizer. In combination with other energizers such as coffee or taurine guarana is even stronger. Some Indians esteem guarana as an aphrodisiac.

Usage

You can mix the guarana powder with hot water or milk and add some honey or sugar for a nice hot drink.

The stimulating effects of guarana are best kept in the whole nuts. Two nuts are recommended per cup. These should be powdered with a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder. Prepare like coffee, using the grounds several times.

Ingredients

Guarana contains approximately 4,2% caffeine. Besides caffeine, guarana contains guaranine, theobromine, theofilline, proteins, fibres, minerals and carbohydrates

Warning

Caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness or rapid heartbeat. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have fibrocystic breast disease, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Links

For more info on guarana take a look at www.guarana.com.

Reviews

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Nov 29, 2005 Kirstin (artistiqua@yahoo.com) said:
   
“I reccommend it, it is definitely safer and softer than ephedra for example. Gives you energy without making you too jittery.
I use it for long nights to keep me awake, works well!”

Feb 2, 2005 Calvin said:
     
“I find this product real helpful as substitute for coffee. If you don`t like coffee or if it makes you nervous, guarana may be the solution. It keeps me awake for about 5 hours, same effect as coffee, but in a nice way without making me nervous. Sure, you can overdose, but so you can with coffee. Great product!”