Guarana Seed Extracts Possess Strong Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity
In a recent scientific research study conducted in Slovenia, extracts of guarana seed were analyzed by high performance chromatography and evaluated to determine their antioxidant and free radical-scavenging abilities. Guarana grows in Brazil and is known to boost energy levels, since its main ingredient is guaranine, a chemical identical to caffeine. Results of the study suggest that seed extracts of guarana possess strong antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and they can therefore be considered for use in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. For more information go to the journal Food Chemistry, Volume 104, Issue 3, pages 1258-1268, 2007. Click here for more information.