Guarana comes from the seeds of the guarana plant. It is used in traditional medicine for many issues. The seeds have caffeine and other chemicals that are like caffeine in them.

Guarana supplements come as tablets, capsules, and powders.

Guarana

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Guarana gum

Guarana seed

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Guarana is used to:

Make you less hungry

Manage fatigue (feeling very tired or having less energy than usual)

Increase sexual performance

Increase your energy

Guarana also has other uses, but doctors have not studied them to see if they work.

It’s generally safe to take small amounts of guarana. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking guarana supplements. Herbal supplements are stronger than the herbs you would use in cooking.

Supplements can also interact with some medications and affect how they work

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