Archive for the 'Guarana' Category
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
Energy drinks are consumed by 30% to 50% of adolescents and young adults. The manufacturers claim they are safe.
Researchers at the University of Miami, in Florida reviewed the evidence and came to a different conclusion. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Caffeine, Carnitine, D. ENERGY THERAPIES, Diabetes Mellitus, Epilepsy/Seizures, Ginseng, Guarana, Heart Disease, Yohimbine | Comments Off on Safety of energy drinks
Monday, September 6th, 2010
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) extracts are popular in energy drinks, teas, and capsules.
In this study, taking guarana improved mental performance and reduced the mental fatigue associated with tasks requiring a sustained mental effort.
How’d it do that? (more…)
Caffeine, Guarana | Comments Off on Effect of guarana on mental performance and fatigue
Friday, May 7th, 2010
The American Botanical Council (ABC) has published a 40-page review of an emerging new product and market category called “energy shots.” The report focuses on shots sold mainly in the United States and the United Kingdom. (more…)
Ginkgo, Ginseng, Guarana, Milk Thistle, Tea | Comments Off on Reviewing “energy shot” products
Thursday, December 13th, 2007
Recently, 4 patients experienced seizures multiple times following heavy consumption of energy drinks. The authors proposed that energy drinks rich in caffeine, taurine, and guarana seed extract could have provoked these seizures.
Here’s what we know about guarana thanks to researchers from the University of Florida at Gainesville and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) in Amazonas, Brazil. (more…)
Basil, Bee Pollen, Caffeine, Coffee, Coneflower, Creatine, Dong Quai, Echinacea, Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Goji Berries, Guarana, Kava, Obesity, Vitamins, Ylang-Ylang Oil, Yohimbine, Zinc | Comments Off on Seizures associated with guarana in energy drinks
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
In preparation for the upcoming weight management conferences in Europe, here is what we know about the value of herbals as an aid to weight loss.
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Bitter Orange, Calcium, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Cinnamon, Echinacea, Ephedra, Evening Primrose, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Goji Berries, Guarana, Multiple Sclerosis, Nausea/Vomiting, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Wheatgrass, White Willow | Comments Off on Herbal supplements for weight loss: What works, what doesn’t