Health Benefits of Guarana seeds | Fusion - WeRIndia

Guarana belongs to maple family. Its fruits and seeds have several benefits.

Guarana fruit is similar to the shape of a human eye with an attractive red shell.

Guarana seeds are available online.

These seeds are loaded with protein. 100 grams of guarana seeds provide 50 grams of protein. They are also rich in vitamin A and C, and minerals like potassium.

You can take guarana seed powder with juices, smoothies or tea.

Here is a list of some health benefits of guarana seeds:

• These seeds aid in weight loss. They maintain your weight balance by controlling your food cravings.
• Guarana seeds work wonderfully for women who are suffering from menstrual cramps and irregular cycles. They control premenstrual symptoms and relieve fatigue.
• They improve blood circulation and flow and thus promote your physical as well as mental health. The ease the symptoms of migraine and headaches.
• Guarana seeds are well-known for their relaxing properties. They help relieve stress and anxiety. They boost positive mood and feelings.
• Loaded with antioxidants, guarana seeds are beneficial to skin diseases. They control skin conditions like wrinkles and saggy skin. They keep aging at bay.
• Guarana seeds have laxative and astringent properties. They have tannins to help relieve chronic diarrhea. They improve the function of intestine and colon and thus aid in digestion.
• The caffeine content in these seeds stimulates your nervous system and works as an energy booster.
• As these seeds are rich in antioxidants, they can prevent cardiac diseases. They reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood and thereby accumulation of plaque in your arteries. Thus, these seeds improve heart health.
• As per some studies, guarana seeds effectively control the growth of bacteria like Escherichia coli. Their antibiotic properties protect against some bacterial diseases like tooth decay.
• Guarana seeds can stimulate your libido by acting as a natural aphrodisiac.

However, pregnant women and lactating mothers, diabetic patients and people prone to seizures should stay away from guarana seeds.

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