Guarana is a climbing plant from the Amazon with seeds containing the world's highest natural concentration of caffeine — nearly twice that of coffee beans. The Sateré-Mawé people of Brazil have used guarana for centuries as a stimulant, fever treatment, and anti-diarrhoeal agent, traditionally grinding the dried paste into a drink for long journeys and ceremonies. Unlike coffee caffeine, guarana's caffeine is bound to tannins that slow absorption, producing sustained energy and focus over several hours.
seed
powder, capsule, tea, tincture
200–800mg standardised extract daily; 1–2g seed powder
Contains caffeine — avoid in excess, pregnancy, and with cardiovascular conditions.
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