Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Guarana (Paullinia cupana Kunth var. sorbilis
(Mart.) Ducke) has been traditionally consumed by indigenous communities of the Amazon …

The use of food supplements for weight loss purposes has rapidly gained popularity as the
prevalence of obesity increases. Navigating through the vast, often low quality, literature …

Endophytic bacteria occupy the same niche of phytopathogens and may produce
metabolites that induce the host plant systemic resistance and growth. Host and …

Seeds of guarana (Paullinia cupana Kunth, Sapindaceae) feature diverse pharmacological
functions, for example, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, stimulating, and …

We assessed the effects of guaraná (Paullinia cupana) consumption on plasma catechins,
erythrocyte antioxidant enzyme activity (superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione …

The Brazilian Food Supplement Law recently recognized that guarana (Paullinia cupana)
contains bioactive substances, hence supporting its role as a functional food ingredient. The …

The plant extract guarana is known for its caffeine content and other bioactive ingredients,
which purportedly may improve cognitive performance. Recent reviews have examined the …

The antioxidant effects of the hydro-alcoholic guaraná extract (Paullinia cupana var. sorbilis
Mart.) on nitric oxide (NO) and other compounds generated from the degradation of sodium …

Obesity, a public health problem and a risk factor for numerous comorbidities, has stimulated
a growing interest in bioactive-rich foods, such as guarana (Paullinia cupana). This …

Background Previous experimental investigations have suggested that guaraná (Paullinia
cupana Kunth, supplied by EMBRAPA Oriental) consumption is associated with a lower …