Conclusion: The results, in general, suggest that sleep quality (between-individual 0.26, CI 0.21; 0.31; and within-individual 0.35, CI 0.24; 0.45), and sleep duration (between-individual 0.14, CI 0.07; 0.21; and within-individual 0.20, CI 0.09; 0.31) are all related to self-control. Given the impact of self-control on how individuals live productive lives, a future research agenda should include a deeper investigation in the causal process (potentially via prefrontal cortex activity) linking sleep and self-control, and an examination of the moderators (individual and contextual variables) that could impa
PubMed 34157493 ↗Guarana
People mainly take Guarana for energy. Based on 12 first-hand reports and 11 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #212 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.
What Guarana does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
2 more with fewer than 3 reports
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Although EDs and cocaine differ in legal status and potency, their overlapping cardiovascular effects warrant greater clinical awareness and public education. Excessive EDs consumption poses a real cardiotoxic risk, especially in vulnerable populations, underscoring the need for further human research and potential regulatory consideration.
PubMed 41266869 ↗Conclusion: Whether the changes were linked to the caffeine content or other bioavailable substances in guarana is unknown. Additional studies that directly compare matched doses of caffeine versus guarana are needed to understand its effects on cognitive performance.
PubMed 36678305 ↗Conclusion: Dietary supplements are used to improve cancer-related fatigue. The results of this review showed that the use of guarana was not superior to the placebo groups, pointing to the need for further studies with better methodological quality.
PubMed 34146166 ↗Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Guarana/Bacopa/Ashwagandha/Rhodiola Rosea/Green Tea - Subtle, but very much noticeable effect.”
“Guarana is pretty close to caffeine in effect in my experience.”
“1/4 teaspoon of powderized guarana”
“guarana rhodiola”
“First big impact was probably guarana. Early 80's I wanted something besides coffee all the time. It got me going.”
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