Guarana Seed Extract 22%
Guarana Seed Extract 22% is a concentrated form of guarana, a plant native to the Amazon basin. Guarana contains caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine, which are stimulants that can provide a range of health benefits.
Here are some of the benefits of Guarana Seed Extract 22%:
- Weight loss: Guarana is a common ingredient in weight loss products due to its ability to suppress appetite and increase metabolism.
- Athletic performance: Guarana can enhance athletic performance by reducing fatigue and increasing endurance.
- Mental performance: Taking a single dose of guarana dry extract can improve thinking speed. However, taking guarana daily does not improve mental function in adults or older people.
- Energy: Guarana can increase energy levels due to its caffeine content.
- Heart health: Guarana has been linked to better heart health, including lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
- Pain relief: Guarana has been used traditionally to relieve pain, including headaches and menstrual cramps.
There are several case studies regarding the benefits of guarana. For example, a single-blind, placebo-controlled study found that a commercial product containing guarana improved psychological well-being, anxiety, and mood in healthy subjects. Another study found that consuming guarana powder had anti-obesity and cardioprotective effects, as well as hypolipemiant, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, and antioxidant properties.
The appropriate dosage of guarana depends on several factors such as age and health. Although there is no recommended dosage for guarana, most human-based research has found that doses as low as 50–75 mg can provide the health benefits linked to guarana. However, taking high doses of guarana for a long time can be unsafe and cause side effects such as insomnia, nervousness, stomach irritation, vomiting, and many other side effects.
Sources:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30868680/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11319627/
- https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1541-4337.12862
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3523151/
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/guarana-benefits
- https://supplements.selfdecode.com/blog/guarana/