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Guarana

Paullinia cupana

Amazonian indigenous, Western adoption

Gabriel Score
73/ 100Good
EvidenceModerate - caffeine content and cognitive effects documented
Conditions5 applications
How it works

Stimulant (high caffeine), thermogenic, cognitive enhancement, appetite suppressant, antioxidant

Typical Dosage

50-200mg (providing 25-75mg caffeine) 1-2x daily

Used for
Fatigueweight losscognitive functionathletic performanceheadache

The Science

Active Compounds

Caffeine (2x coffee), tannins, saponins, catechins

Evidence Base

Moderate - caffeine content and cognitive effects documented73/100

Seeds used; highest natural caffeine (guaranine); sustained energy release; traditional Amazonian; antioxidant

How to Use

Capsule, powder, drink

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.

Safety Profile

Interactions

May interact with stimulants, MAO inhibitors, anticoagulants, lithium

Contraindications

Pregnancy; anxiety; cardiovascular disease; insomnia; high blood pressure

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TraditionRainforest/Indigenous
EvidenceModerate - caffeine content and cognitive effects documented
Applications5
Gabriel Score73/100

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