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Guarana Dangers

Guarana is an ingredient found in energy drinks and weight loss teas. It is relatively safe for consumption but some people have experienced health complications when it's used in abundance.

  1. Insomnia

    • Guarana contains caffeine. Too much caffeine can hinder both the amount of sleep, and the quality of sleep a person gets each night.

    Trembling

    • Guarana can cause trembling in some people in the form of uncontrollable and involuntary shaking.

    Anxiety

    • It is possible for guarana to cause anxiety in some users. This is often typified by sweating, heart palpitations and stress.

    Heart Palpitations

    • Heart palpitations are defined as the fluttering, speeding up or skipping of heart beats. Guarana is known to have caused heart palpitations in some users.

    Frequent Urination

    • The use of guarana can also cause frequent urination. Guarana users might not only experience a greater frequency in trips to the bathroom, but a larger volume of urine excreted during each trip.

    Pregnancy

    • Because guarana contains a lot of caffeine, guarana should not be taken by pregnant women or lactating women.

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