Guarana

Guarana		Author: Technical Panel	07/02/2006

Also Known As:
Caffeine
Paullinia Cupana Seeds

Variations:

Related Items:
Caffeine

Type:
Stimulant

WHAT IS GUARANA?
Guarana is made from the ground up seeds of an amazonian jungle shrub and contains the active ingredient caffeine at about two and a half times the quantity than found in the coffee bean. Guarana inhibits platelet aggregation (thining of the blood, much like aspirin) as well as possible alleviation of migranes and diarrhea (due to it's diuretic effect).

Because Guarana is a different form of caffeine, not as popularly available, it can be used as an alternative fresh stimulant for those who normally use regular caffeine. This is why it is a popular choice in many sports supplements. Essentially consistent use of caffeine down regulates our bodies receptors, almost making it immune to the stimulatory effects of caffeine, much the same as any drug used constantly.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I USE?
As with regular caffeine an effective dose is 200 - 300mg so the guarana would have to be standardized to contain a ligitimate amount of caffeine to have a worthwhile effect. As with any stimulatory drug, cycling it's use is probably the wisest option and never becoming too heavily reliant upon it as a workout aid - save it for when it really is of use.

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