Guarana (Paullinia Cupana), a tropical berry which grows in the Amazon that is found in parts of Venezuela and Brazil, and mainly cultivated in Yunnan, Hainan provinces in China. Today's common use of guarana is in energy drinks and sports nutrition drinks due to its energizing effects. Guarana extract is made by pulverizing the dried fruit into a fine powder.The fruits of the guarana plant contain twice to thrice the amount of caffeine present in coffee beans (approximately 4 percent), xanthine and tannins.Guaranine is the main ingredient in Guarana and this ingredient is (in chemical terms) close to caffeine.
1.Cognition: Guarana extract Powder has shown prompt results in terms of positive effects in cognition. The high content promotes mental alertness and reduces fatigue. The proponents of guarana seed extract are of the opinion that is released slowly, thus providing stimulative effects for a longer period.
2.Digestion: Guarana extract Powder is used for combating digestive problems, particularly irregular bowel movement. The tannin present in this extract help in proper digestion of food and treatment of diarrhea. However, do not use guarana extract frequently for reducing digestive problems, as it may become habitual in the long run.
3.Weight Loss: Guarana extract Powder reduces appetite and cravings for food, while stimulating the body metabolic processes. Hence, it helps in burning the accumulated fats and lipids, as an energy source for the body cells and tissues. 4.Pain Relief : Traditionally, guarana Extract Powder has been used as a treatment for migraine headache, rheumatism and menstrual pain.
Applied in beverage field, it is used in sweetened or carbonated soft drinks and energy shots, an ingredient of herbal tea..