Properties
Besides containing caffeine there are also significant amounts of tannins. These substances help reduce weight in low-calorie diets, because they can act on the consumption of fats. Guarana is also widely used for its tonic and stimulant properties that improve the state of alertness and the physiological psycho-physical tone.
Nutraceuticals
- Guaranina
- Theobromine
- Theophylline