Today there are many health products and energy drinks on the market that contain the ingredient Guarana Seed Extract including our Premium 7 Day Comprehensive Cleansing Program. But do you know what exactly Guarana Seed Extract is? The Guarana berry grows in the Amazon rainforest and has been used for medicinal purposes for generations.  Indigenous people used it for energy and with good reason as it contains high levels of caffeine.  The Guarana berry is red and grows to about the size of a coffee bean.  It is known as the Brazilian cocoa.  The active ingredient in the guarana berry is known as gauranine which is very similar to caffeine.  Although size for size the guarana berry contains twice the stimulant as the coffee bean.  Guarana Seed Extract is a brown, water-soluble powder that is found in many of today’s energy drinks and energy pills.  It is also found in chewing gum, ice cream, chocolate and some alcoholic beverages.  It acts like an appetite suppressant and also reduces fatigue, muscle tension, is a good antidote for a hangover.  Because it is such a strong stimulant, one must be careful with Guarana Seed Extract because it can be addictive.  It is not recommended to exceed consuming more than 100 grams at one time as this can be dangerous.  Taken in such high doses Guarana Seed Extract may result in the person experiencing heart palpitations, irregular heart rhythms, anxiety or restlessness. Because of the effects on the cardiovascular system people with high blood pressure, clogged arteries or elevated blood sugar levels should check with their doctor before taking any products containing Guarana Seed Extract.

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