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Guarana
TL;DR
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a Brazilian plant containing guaranine (caffeine bound to tannins), providing slow-release stimulation. It contains 2-4x more caffeine than coffee beans plus theobromine and theophylline.
Overview
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a Brazilian plant containing guaranine (caffeine bound to tannins), providing slow-release stimulation. It contains 2-4x more caffeine than coffee beans plus theobromine and theophylline. The tannin-bound caffeine provides sustained energy without the crash associated with synthetic caffeine.
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products in our database contain Guarana
Source · MoodStack database
Compound forms
Guarana comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.
Guarana Extract
Paullinia cupana seed extract
Bioavailability
85%
Typical dose
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Raw Guarana Powder
Paullinia cupana seed
Bioavailability
55%
Typical dose
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Benefits
- Sustained energy
- Cognitive enhancement
- Fat metabolism
- Antioxidant
Dose guide
Common dose
50-200 mg extract daily (22% caffeine = 11-44mg caffeine)
Typical range
50–200 mg
Based on 3 products in our database.
Products with Guarana
Interactions
enhances. Guarana contains caffeine (3-7% by weight) plus theobromine and theophylline; stacking with caffeine may cause excessive stimulation
dangerous. Combination of guarana caffeine with ephedrine causes dangerous sympathomimetic stimulation: hypertension, tachycardia, potential cardiac events
synergistic. Theanine smooths the stimulatory effects of guarana caffeine, reducing jitteriness while preserving alertness and focus
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