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Guarana is a new powerful energy drink. Thanks to its high caffeine content, guarana powder helps improve your workout performance—which means it helps you burn more calories and lose weight faster. In addition, guarana can be used as a superfood because it contains many antioxidants.

First of all, the glycemic index of fruits depends on the content of fast carbohydrates (mainly fructose) and fiber in their composition. In other words, the more sweet juice in a fruit, the higher its glycemic index. The leaders are grapes and watermelon.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is crucial for proper metabolism functioning. Despite its importance, the human body doesn’t produce it, so it must be supplied daily with food.

The history of vitamin A began in 1913 when scientists discovered a substance critical to the health of adults and children. Fat-soluble retinol received the label “A” – the first letter of the alphabet, and the water-soluble vitamins discovered later began to be designated as “B” and “C”.

Based on research data, there is a possibility that drinking coffee may alter insulin production and raise blood sugar levels in diabetic patients – at least in people with a certain combination of genes and increased sensitivity to caffeine.