What is Guarana good for?
Like tea, coffee, and chocolate, Guarana contains alkaloids in the caffeine family, such as theobromine and theophylline.
Beneftis
Caffeine is known to reduce pain, treat
headaches, and fight fatigue. In addition, it may, under certain
circumstances, increase stamina and physical endurance, improve mental
alertness, and modestly aid weight loss.
As a stimulant, Guarana acts on the central nervous system to prevent fatigue and break down lactic acid from muscle stress.
Guarana is reputed to discourage blood clots, stimulate the urinary
system, and promote production of digestive juices. It is said to be a
high energy source that slows the pulse, decreases the appetite, fights
fatigue, and acts as an excellent mood elevator. Guarana has been used
to treat diarrhea, decrease fatigue, reduce hunger, and to help
arthritis. It has also been used as a nervine tonic for hangovers,
neuralgia and menstrual headaches, leucorrhea, diarrhea, and fevers.
Guarana
drinks and sodas are very popular in Brazil where Guarana is considered
to be a health tonic. It is almost as popular as cola-based sodas.
