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

Cocoa consumption began in America and in the mid sixteenth Century it quickly spread to
Europe. Beyond being considered a pleasant habit due to its rich sweet lingering taste …

Brazil is the major producer of guarana, a stimulant largely consumed worldwide. Interest in
health benefits of its consumption has increased the inclusion of guarana extracts in industry …

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

Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is largely consumed in Brazil in high energy drinks and dietary
supplements because of its stimulant activity on the central nervous system. Although …

Paullinia cupana is associated with a diverse community of pathogenic and endophytic
microorganisms. We isolated and identified endophytic fungal communities from the roots …

The stimulant effect of energy drinks is primarily attributed to the caffeine they contain. Many
energy drinks also contain other ingredients that might enhance the tonic effects of these …

Plant alkaloids are found in foods, beverages, and supplements consumed by athletes for
daily nutrition, performance enhancement, and immune function improvement. This paper …

There are several diseases, such as bipolar disorder, for example, where a chronic
inflammation related to NLRP3 inflammasome is present. So, it is important to search for …

Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for the development of cognitive dysfunction and
atherosclerosis. Natural compounds have recently received special attention in relation to …