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Illustration: Le guarana (paullinia cupana) dans les compléments alimentaires

Ingredient information: Guarana (Paullinia cupana) in food supplements

Written by the Phytocea team Reviewed by Phytocea Scientific Advisory Board Editorial credit: Dr. Arnaud BERNARD
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What is Guarana (paullinia cupana)?

Guarana or Paullinia cupana , also called "Eyes of the Forest", is a plant native to the Amazon and belonging to the Sapindaceae family (like lychee or rambutan).

Guarana produces red fruits (berries) containing a seed.

What is the use of Guarana?

It is the seed produced by Paullinia cupana that is of interest. It contains a high concentration of caffeine. Guarana is the plant with the highest concentration of caffeine, even more than tea and coffee.

Because of its high caffeine content, Guarana seed is consumed in powder form, as a food supplement or in soda and other drinks (particularly in South America).

What is the benefit of using Guarana in dietary supplements?

Using guarana in dietary supplements ensures a caffeine intake with the added benefit of combining it with other nutrients and using naturally sourced caffeine of known origin. It is best to choose organic guarana (at Phytocea, we use pure organic guarana).

The main active ingredient in Guarana is caffeine; it is this well-known substance that has earned it its reputation. Indeed, caffeine is a nootropic used to maintain alertness, improve and maintain cognitive performance, and combat mental fatigue.

Guarana and caffeine are believed to have weight-maintenance benefits, but these effects have not been scientifically proven.

Guarana does not only contain caffeine; it also contains other molecules of interest, such as:

  • vitamins (A, E, B1, B3)

  • alkaloids such as theophylline

  • theobromine (which is also found in chocolate and yerba mate)

  • polyphenols

What are the health claims related to Guarana?

Claims have been filed for Guarana, it can claim (claim 2103):

  • support vigilance

  • Helping to reduce mental fatigue

  • Helping to improve mental and physical abilities

  • Helps reduce mental exhaustion.

Depending on the amount of caffeine in the serving consumed (75mg per serving), Guarana supplements can make the following caffeine claims:

  • increases vigilance

  • increases attention

  • reduces the perceived exertion

What are the precautions for use, contraindications and side effects of Guarana?

Contraindications and precautions for use

The use of Guarana supplements is not recommended for pregnant women

Side effects

They are due to the presence of caffeine and theobromine.

Caffeine, when consumed in excess, can lead to sleep disturbances, restlessness, diarrhea, and stomach irritation.

Theobromine can worsen gastroesophageal reflux.

Guarana in Phytocea food supplements

At Phytocea, we have formulated ReBoost. ReBoost is a food supplement with pure organic guarana. It is designed to maintain alertness and concentration, as well as combat mental fatigue.

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FAQ

Vous pouvez intégrer le Guarana en le consommant sous forme de poudre dans vos smoothies, yaourts ou même vos boissons chaudes. Une autre option est de choisir des compléments alimentaires qui contiennent du Guarana pour une consommation plus pratique.

Oui, le Guarana peut être bénéfique pour les sportifs grâce à sa capacité à augmenter l'énergie et la concentration. Il est conseillé de l'utiliser avant un entraînement pour améliorer la performance physique et mentale.

Le Guarana est souvent combiné avec d'autres ingrédients comme le ginseng, la spiruline, ou des vitamines B pour un effet synergique sur l'énergie et la concentration. Ces combinaisons visent à maximiser les bienfaits pour la santé.

La dose recommandée peut varier selon les produits, mais en général, une consommation de 75 à 300 mg de Guarana par jour est courante. Il est important de suivre les instructions spécifiques du produit que vous utilisez.

Oui, le Guarana peut interagir avec certains médicaments, notamment ceux qui affectent le système nerveux central ou les anticoagulants. Il est conseillé de consulter un professionnel de santé avant de l'associer à d'autres traitements.

Oui, le Guarana peut servir de substitut au café en raison de sa haute concentration en caféine. Il offre une alternative naturelle pour ceux qui cherchent à réduire leur consommation de café tout en maintenant un niveau d'énergie similaire.

Les signes d'une consommation excessive de Guarana incluent des palpitations, de l'anxiété, des troubles du sommeil et des maux d'estomac. Si vous ressentez ces symptômes, il est conseillé de réduire votre dosage ou de consulter un professionnel de santé.