Guarana and Its Possible Effects on Health

Abstract

Botanically known as Paullinia cupana (Sapindaceae), guarana is widely grown in Amazon region and naturally in Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. It is used in sugar and/or carbonated soft drinks, herbal teas and energy drinks in the form of guarana extract. Guarana has antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antidepressant effects; improves cognitive performance; triggers weight loss and reduces lipid peroxidation. It has important effects on various methods and treatments from cardiovascular to neurological diseases, from memory and liveliness to cancer. It is also known that guarana enhances biological activities and psychological effects on the body. This compilation has been conducted to evaluate the chemical and physical properties of guarana, its metabolites, the mechanism of its effect on psychological activities and health.

Keywords

• Guarana,Paullinia cupana,caffeine,health

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