{"title":"Guarana","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuarana (Paullinia cupana) is a plant from the maple family, native to the Amazon basin and popular in Brazil as a health tonic. The fruit is of similar size to a coffee bean and contains 2-3 times the amount of caffeine. This accounts for guarana’s reputation as a herbal stimulant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuarana is a popular additive to energy drinks – however you can avoid the energy drink sugar crash by taking it as a supplement instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of a Guarana supplement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a stimulant guarana is taken to support mental alertness and memory, lift mood, fight fatigue and support stamina and endurance. Best results are achieved at lower doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies show guarana’s appetite suppressing and fat burning properties are likely due to its caffeine content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Guarana is too stimulating for you, or you are unable to take it due to the contraindications below, have a look at one of the \u003ca title=\"Functional Mushrooms\" href=\"\/collections\/functional-mushrooms\"\u003eFunctional Mushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e or a mild \u003ca title=\"Ginseng\" href=\"\/collections\/ginseng\"\u003eGinseng\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuarana Side Effects and Contraindications No suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo suitable while taking antidepressant drugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for people sensitive to caffeine or xanthines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are taking any medications or have a pre-existing health condition, we recommend you consult your health professional before you start taking Guarana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuarana supplements are a part of the \u003ca title=\"Specialty Supplements\" href=\"\/collections\/specialty-supplements\"\u003eSpecialty Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e range here at HealthPost\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natures-sunshine-solstic-energy","title":"Solstic Energy","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature's Sunshine Solstic Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a nutrient-rich formula that helps support healthy energy and stamina without the jitters and crashes of other energy drinks.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSolstic Energy is more than a delicious thirst-quenching beverage, it contains the natural ingredients guarana, grape skin extract, decaffeinated green tea extract, ginseng and B vitamins. These key ingredients help to support optimum brain function including mental clarity, focus, vitality and a healthy metabolism. It comes in convenient, take-anywhere, easy-to-use stick packs. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSolstic Energy is the natural choice for when you want energy without side effects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTAPS PP4929\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature's Sunshine","offers":[{"title":"30 x 3.77g sachets","offer_id":47176707932378,"sku":"1112672-1","price":57.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/natures-sunshine-solstic-energy__27443.jpg?v=1764577384"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.healthpost.co.nz\/collections\/guarana.oembed","provider":"HealthPost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}