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If consumption of guarana has increased in the world then there are critics who quickly point out to the guarana side effects. These protests materialize simply because the fruit is a new entry or propagated by vested interests who would like to see the power of coffee reign supreme. Otherwise, as per research conducted around the world guarana is quite edible and acts as a stimulant for the body.
The plant is now being extensively cultivated in the world with Brazil leading the list of countries in consuming large quantities of sodas with guarana ingredients. The same product has now found its way into the world market and is stated to be good for human memory.
What are the advantages of Guarana?
Belonging to the climbing plant of the maple family the guarana is most sought after for its fruit as it contains high concentration of caffeine. It is in fact a stimulant and has proven to energize the body for workouts and other physical exertion. The seed of the plant is crushed into powder which is used for consumption.
- Guarana or Caffene?
The fruit of the climbing plant belonging to the maple family has slowly caught the attention of the people around the world due to its high concentration of caffeine content. Studies have revealed that the seed of the guarana fruit is much richer in caffeine content than coffee. In fact, caffeine content in coffee varies from 1 to 2% while for guarana it is 2 to 4.5% with not much of guarana side effects.
According to FDA, in US, the seed has been listed as ‘generally recognized as safe’ and this makes the marketing of the drinks with guarana ingredient even easier. Due to this and the relative safety of the product world wide several companies have appeared in the area of soft drink concentrates and in certain diets.
The consumption of the powdered seeds of guarana through such drinks enhances perception capabilities and energizes the whole body. The drink can speed up the process of recovery from a hangover.
The effectiveness of Guarana as a marketable product
Guarana is now quite well known and as such there is a concerted effort by world marketers and manufacturers to promote the effectiveness of the seed as a great stimulant. Although continuous intake of the product may have problems there are yet no fatal risks associated with the product.
The guarana fruit has a color that range from anywhere between red and brown while the seeds within the fruit are black with white arils. When tested in rats in the laboratories it has been seen that the rate of memory retention in rats has gone significantly up. This is due to the caffeine concentration in the seed.
Some people eat the fruit itself as they look like red berries. However, the raw taste may not be all to welcome for others. Hence, it is usually taken with drink or food. Besides, guarana side effects may be a reason why some people are afraid of taking it unlike the more popular coffee.
Another surprising fact about guarana is that it helps in reducing weight significantly. This makes it an excellent medicine which is why guarana is sold in many places in pill forms too. It has been seen and studied that guarana helps to flush and detoxify the digestive system apart from the fact that the fruit is rich in antioxidant and vitamin. Being a plant based supplement side effects of the fruit are quite limited.
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Several companies and different drink supplement have mushroomed around the world due to the good affects of guarana. These companies have been reporting increased sales year after year and there are reports that it may be single big competitor of coffee in the future.
The vine like plant is mostly cultivated in Venezuela and Brazil although there are reports of its cultivation in large scale elsewhere in the world too.
Guarana Side Effects
There is a full post dedicated on side effects of guarana. There are no significant reports of side effects from intake of guarana fruit or seed. However, for those who are prone to certain illness too much of the ingredient mixed with drinks and food supplements can create some health problems. These are not life threatening ones and the same should be consulted with a doctor as soon as possible. In some cases it has resulted in delayed sleep, ruining of appetite and causing of high blood pressures.
Further, it has been generally accepted that guarana intake must be avoided by pregnant woman or breast feeding woman as they tend to create complications both for self and the baby. This is also true for coffee due to the high levels of caffeine found in it.
It can increase the endurance capacity in a person yet it can create restlessness and nausea. Even the pill form is not to be taken by persons having a history of health problem. Yet for athletes and fitness people it gives additional boost to the confidence level and makes the spirit of the person sway from the negative to the positive side.
Although a person shouldn’t get addicted to it for then there are chances of developing guarana side effects, it is a fact that people of ages can take it along with food supplement.
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