guarana
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A powdered extract from the plant seeds used to give energy
- noun
- /ɡwəˈrɑːnə/
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extracto de guaraná
- Some people prefer guarana capsules for a natural caffeine boost without the jitters.
Examples
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Many athletes use guarana as a supplement to improve their endurance during training.
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As if to prove Kingham's point, the FDA is preparing to start regulating dietary supplements like ephedrine and guarana, stimulants often used for losing weight or for increasing energy and performance.
Academic text (2003) -
The energy drink contains a high dose of guarana to enhance alertness and concentration.
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Etymology
Guarana also names the powdered or concentrated extract, because it is made from the same small seeds of the guaraná fruit that look like tiny eyes. So when you see guarana in a supplement or drink, it means the product contains that natural caffeine source.