Feel energetic again, thanks to Guarana ( part-1)

Have you been feeling lethargic and tired lately, and are you tired of having to drink liters of coffee every morning before you can function? Then it's high time to get acquainted with Guarana, a climbing plant that mainly grows in the Amazon basin in Brazil.

The local indigenous people have been using Guarana as an energy supplement for centuries. That is why the plant is sometimes referred to as 'energy seed'. In addition, the seed would also stimulate certain brain functions and help with weight loss.

What is Guarana?

Guarana is a vine with large leaves and small red berries about the size of a coffee bean. Inside these berries are black seeds, surrounded by a shell. It is mainly these small black seeds that have a strong medicinal effect. As mentioned earlier, Guarana is mainly found in the Amazon region, just south of the equator.

The name of the plant is derived from the indigenous word "wara' ná", which comes from the Tupi-Guarani tribe of the Amazon and means "to make war". Before the members of this tribe entered into battle with other tribes, they used the seed of the bush to become more powerful. Within the Tupi-Guarani tribe, Guarana therefore fulfilled a sacred role as a magical plant.

The Benefits Of Guarana

Guarana is one of the most sold nutritional supplements in the world. Why Guarana is so popular and exactly what health benefits the plant offers, you can read here!

Get An Energy Boost

The Guarana berry contains caffeine concentrations that are much higher than in coffee, tea or soft drinks. For example, the amount of caffeine in coffee is about 1 to 2%, while Guarana contains about 2 to 4.5%. The main difference with coffee, tea and soft drinks is that Guarana releases caffeine only gradually, which allows the substance to be better absorbed by our body. This ensures that we stay energetic longer.

Moreover, this means that we do not suffer from energy fluctuations, which is the case with coffee, for example. Furthermore, unlike coffee, Guarana is not addictive, and it does not cause negative side effects such as nervousness and insomnia. In addition, Guarana also stimulates the adrenal gland to produce extra adrenaline, which dispels our feeling of fatigue and immediately makes us feel more cheerful, alert and energized.

This panacea therefore provides a strong energy boost. That is why Guarana can be found in many energy drinks and soft drinks. For example, more than 25% of the soft drinks sold in Brazil contain Guarana as the main ingredient.

More stamina.

Since Guarana gives our body an energy boost, it also promotes our sporting performance. Because the plant only gradually releases energy, Guarana ensures better stamina. In addition, Guarana is said to help the body purify lactic acid after a tiring workout, releasing energy again.