Guarana (Paullinia cupana): toxic behavioral effects in laboratory animals and antioxidants activity in vitro.

doi:10.1016/S0378-8741(97)00141-4

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Guarana (Paullinia cupana): toxic behavioral effects in laboratory animals and antioxidants activity in vitro.

Published Mar 1, 1998 · R. Mattei, R. Dias, E. Espínola

Journal of ethnopharmacology

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Key takeawayGuarana shows no toxic effects in laboratory animals, while ginseng shows some effects, but both show antioxidant properties and no significant differences in toxicological screening parameters.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Guarana (Paullinia cupana): toxic behavioral effects in laboratory animals and antioxidants activity in vitro.

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