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Coffee Beans

If you’re from planet Earth, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of coffee.

It can be found on all corners of the planet Coffee is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverage. Coffee is believed to have been discovered in the year 850, which means it has been around for a while! The caffeine in maturing coffee beans helps deter rodents and insects from eating it while it grows. Coffee has been linked to increasing energy levels, mood and overall health.*

Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid)

It occurs naturally in the body. Some of the best sources to obtain Taurine is to eat meat, fish and eggs.

Taurine can be found in some of your favorite energy drinks or pre workout and enery supplements. This naturally occuring amino acid is particulary concentrated in the human brain, eyes, heart and muscles. The form of Taurine used in supplements is not derived from animals, therefore making it suitable for those eating a vegan diet. Many studies have demonstrated that taurine plays a role as an antioxidant in protecting cells and mitochondria against oxidative stress. The healthier your mitochondria are, the more they can help you power through your day by supporting optimal cellular energy.*

Guarana (Paullinia Cupana)

This Brazilian plant is native to the Amazon. Amazonian tribes have used Guarana for centuries due to it’s therapeutic properties.

Guarana contains an impressive range of stimulants. Some of them are caffeine, theobromine and theophylline. You can also find antioxidants such as tannins, saponins and catechins. You can find this plant in many energy drinks. According to Healthline.com , there are 12 benefits that Guarana has which include:

Rich in Antioxidants
Can Reduce Fatigue and Impove Focus
May Help You Learn Better
May Promote Weght Loss
May Relieve Chronic Diarrhea and Treat Constipation
May Boost Hearth Health
May Provide Pain Relief
May Improve Skin Appearance
May Have Anti-Cancer Properties
Has Antibacterial Properties
May Protect Against Age-Related Eye Disorders
Safe With Few Side Effects

L-Theanine (L-y-glutamylethylamide)

This amino acid is found in green and black tea and some mushrooms.

The reason that you feel at ease with a relaxed mind (but not drowsy) while drinking tea is related to L-Theanine. Some benefits (according to Healthline.com) include Increased Focus, Better Immunity, Blood Pressure Management.*

Rhodiola Rosea

This perennial flowering plant is naturally found in wild cold regions in Europe, Asia and North America. It is considered an adaptogen which are a class of natural substances that are believed to stimulate the body’s resistance to physical, environmental and emotional stressors. Also known as “golden root” or “arctic root”.

It has been used to centuries to reduce stress and fatugure, and increase mental performance, particulary under stressful conditions. Also, one study from The National Library of Medicine shows that Rhodiola Burns Belly Fat. In this study, it helped burn Visceral fat which is the kind that settles in your belly and thighs (and is also the most dangerous fat to have because of it’s link to obesity). It’s also the most difficult to burn, even with proper diet and exercise, because your body has to produce enough lipase to get rid of and break down excess fat that you are storing. This study mentions that Rhodiola Rosea can increase lipase creation.*

Essential Vitamins A, C, E and B6

You can find these vitamins in everyday food.

Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients—because acting in concert, they perform hundreds of roles in the body. Vitamins are a group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development. Each of the vitamins listed above has an important job in the body. A vitamin deficiency occurs when you do not get enough of a certain vitamin. Vitamin deficiency may cause health problems.*

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