A caffeine alternative? Guarana is the answer.

Guarana, which scientific name is Paullinia cupana, is a natural alternative to caffeine. This is because, its active ingredient is known as guranine and which is also similar to caffeine but much more concentrated and active than caffeine. Apart from that, it is a natural stimulant and its elapse time in the body takes more time, which is better than normal caffeine (coffee or cola) that might take less time to wear out in the body.
Most of us do start our morning with some energy boost or some vitamin supplement to keep us going for the day, but some of us are less likely to know than most of these energy drinks and supplement have guarana as their active ingredients.

These are characteristics of natural Guarana:
a. It works steady and it is mild
b. It doesn't fade of quickly in the body
c. Boost your stamina, increases your endurance level and also helps to boost your energy.
d. It does not give you headache.
e. Do you usually have menstrual pains, take guarana and you will feel better.

Some Health Benefits of Guarana include:
i. It has been known to treat those with UTI (Urinary Tract Infection).
ii. Works against Diarrhea
iii. If you have headache and you take it, it will alleviate it.
iv. Works for anxiety
v. Boost libido in both male and female
vi. Works against the organism that causes malaria

When Guarana is not taken moderately, its side effects include insomnia and dehydration. About 600mg of Guarana daily intake is specially good for you and you should try as much as possible not to abuse the use of it.