Guarana

Nutritive plant native to South America that has a high caffeine content and a chocolate aroma.


Guarana (Paulinia cupana) is a plant containing significant amounts of chemical groups referred to as xanthines. Guarana typically contains theobromine (TB), theophylline (TP), and caffeine (CF) in most preparations. These xanthines, particularly caffeine, are often attributed to the potential increased alertness from guarana supplementation.


A stimulant derived from Paullinia cupana, a Brazilian plant used in folk remedies for its supposed effects on alertness and cognition. The plant contains caffeine and other chemicals, but has not been proven to enhance thinking, treat dementia, or alter any neuropsychiatric functions.


A botanical species possessing seeds that comprise a substantial amount of caffeine, and consequently, are utilized as a replacement for coffee.


 


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