Guarana

Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), a German explorer, was the first to introduce guarana to Europe. First mentioned in German encyclopedias in 1877, the natives of the Amazon have used guarana for thousands of years. It is appreciated for its revitalizing and refreshing abilities. The guarana seed is rich in fats, starch, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and unsaturated fatty acids. Further it contains 4-5% guaranine, the strongest natural caffeine. The caffeine content of guarana powder is about three of that of coffee. The high caffeine content stimulates local blood circulation and assists the reduction of slag substances in the skin.