Guarana is a plant native to
Guarana berries have a red skin with a black seed that’s surrounded by a white outgrowth substance called arils.
Guarana is actually a naturally caffeinated fruit, containing a higher concentration of caffeine than coffee beans do. Traditionally, hunters in the Amazon ate guarana seeds for natural energy boosters that allowed them to hunt for longer.
Guarana Seed Health Uses and Health Benefits
Being high in caffeine, guarana seeds are a natural energy-boosting remedy. Taking guarana seeds can help improve focus and concentration levels for longer periods of time. Guarana effects on mental alertness actually last longer than the effects of coffee.1,2
Guarana seeds are also beneficial in weight loss. Taking guarana can help your body to burn stored fat and glucose for energy, which helps to lose weight over time.1,2
Guarana seeds are also high in antioxidant substances, which combat oxidative stress. Being a leading cause of disease, oxidative stress can cause many chronic conditions like diabetes heart disease and cancer. Guarana seeds can help to reduce the risk of developing these diseases.1
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