Guarana and coffee contain different plant chemicals but share caffeine in common. Caffeine is a stimulant, and having too much of it can cause side effects such as anxiety and palpitations.

Guarana, then, in terms of benefit, is like coffee 2.0. Guarana does have some other potential health benefits, though, according to naturopaths, but these are still up for debate.

Guarana is a plant extract present in many energy drinks. It contains several bioactive compounds and may have various health benefits, such as increasing energy levels and enhancing cognition ...

Guaraná is gaining status as a stimulant and superfood – but has a centuries-old heritage and mythical status for the Sateré-Mawé indigenous people.

The seeds of the guarana fruit are about the size of coffee beans, but they contain more than twice as much caffeine, along with other compounds. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu ...

Guarana is a caffeine-based stimulant, and as such, people have varying levels of tolerance. Meta studies show that up to 300 miligrams of caffeine per day is generally safe and beneficial for ...

Since 2008, nearly 500 products with guarana, including different sizes and flavors of the same product, have been introduced to U.S. stores, according to London market-research firm Datamonitor PLC.

Guarana is native to the Amazon, where it is chewed and drunk by the Guarani, Orinoco and other indigenous groups. Guarana used as an ephedra substitute - Los Angeles Times ...