Guarana is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has bright red flowers, collected in inflorescences, inside the fruits of the plant are oval-shaped seeds, resembling grapes. Guarana seeds contain caffeine, which is why they are used to prepare an energy drink.
Benefits of Guarana
The benefits of guarana are due to the content of caffeine and tannins. The fruits of the plant contain the substances guaranine, resin, amide, saponin. Guaranine is similar in properties to caffeine and tinin found in tea. The caffeine in guarana is absorbed slowly, so it has a mild effect on the body and does not irritate the stomach lining. Guarana has a stimulating effect on the human body, which is 5 times higher than the effect of caffeine, it does not cause feelings of overexcitement or increased heart rate, which are after several cups of coffee. It is used as a tonic and stimulant for headaches, migraines. The tannins found in guarana help to cope with gastrointestinal upset. Guarana increases the efficiency of the body, helps to normalize fat metabolism, stimulates the nervous system, improves memory, restores vitality, improves immunity, treats depression, slows down the aging process of the body.
Taking a large amount of guarana can lead to increased excitability of the nervous system and sleep disturbances. Guarana should not be consumed by the elderly and people with high blood pressure, heart disease and atherosclerosis.
Why is guarana drink useful?
Guarana drink reduces appetite, has a positive effect on chronic fatigue syndrome. Guarana helps to cope with cellulite, improves blood circulation, lowers cholesterol, and normalizes bowel function. Guarana drink very well relieves thirst and tones up during the summer heat. The seeds of this plant are used as a weight loss agent, added to coffee, and used in the manufacture of dietary supplements for weight loss. When ingested, guarana stimulates metabolism, accelerates fat burning, increases endurance under heavy loads during sports training. It removes excess fluid and toxins from the body.
Regular and long-term consumption of energy drinks with guarana increases the stress on the heart and causes a deterioration in the state of the cardiovascular and nervous system.
Taking guarana during a diet relieves the inevitable irritability and fatigue, improves heart function. In order to lose weight, it is not recommended to take guarana for more than six weeks, you need to take a break of one month.
