Does the Guarana in energy drinks really works or it is just some fancy name for something else?
The “energy-boosting” ingredient in Guarana is plain old caffiene and nothing else. It contains about 150 mg per tablespoon, about the same as a cup of coffee. There are no other extracts, chemicals, or compounds found in Guarana known to increase energy. It’s just a marketing ploy to make your caffeinated energy drink sound more exotic and enticing! To top it off, those drinks are often loaded with empty calories and tons of sugar, which will leave you crashing and feeling even worse than before. These drinks are no different than downing a can of soda. If you really need an energy boost, try drinking some green tea or coffee sweetened with a no-calorie sweetener, or maybe a sugar-free Red Bull.
