Guarana - Glossary

Guarana

A South American plant that produces berries with a high concentration (up to 7.5%) of caffeine.  Guarana extracts have been used in traditional folk medicine, as well as a base for soft drinks.  In North America, standardized guarana extracts are used as a “natural” source of caffeine in weight loss supplements and energy drinks.

See Paul’s review, “Guarana – Caffeine’s Fat-Burning Connection” for more information.

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Elissa is a former research associate with the University of California at Davis, and the author/co-author of over a dozen articles published in scientific journals. Currently a freelance writer and researcher, Elissa brings her multidisciplinary education and training to her writing on nutrition and supplements.

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