Guarana
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Guarana is a flavoring — Caffeine source from Brazilian plant
What it does
Caffeine source from Brazilian plant
Where you'll see it
Energy drinks, cola, candy
What the research says
Almost identical in chemical structure to caffeine and has many of the same effects.
Benefits
Used to treat diarrhea, decrease fatigue, reduce hunger, help arthritis.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: EAF
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): contains about 4 percent caffeine