Kick start your training with caffeine and guarana

When you need an energy boost either before or during training then caffeine can give the kick start you want, combine it with guarana though and you’ll strengthen the effect.

Multipower’s Red Kick sports drink is a unique pre-training drink with caffeine and guarana. The caffeine gives a quick boost prior to training and increases metabolic rate whilst the gentler more sustained effect of guarana acts over a longer period of time.

For an intense and powerful workout there is Guarana Extract with vitamins and magnesium and a high guarana content.

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, effects skeletal muscle and fat cells (adipocytes). It is believed to increase fatty acid utilisation during prolonged exercise. By increasing the release of free fatty acids from adipocytes into the circulation, more fat is oxidized for energy.

Guarana is a form of natural caffeine, which is kinder to the body than the caffeine found for example in coffee. The main ingredient of guarana is guaranine, which is chemically identical to caffeine. It comes from the seeds of the guarana plant that grows in Venezuela and the northern parts of Brazil and has an invigorating and stimulating effect.

While guarana features large leaves and clusters of flowers, it is best known for its fruit which contains one seed, which has about three times more caffeine than coffee beans. This is the reason for the energy boost people get after taking guarana.

The name 'Guarana' comes from the Guarani tribe that lives in Brazil. Guarana plays a very important role in their culture, as this herb is believed to be magical, a cure for bowel complaints and a way to regain strength.

The taste of Guarana is distinctive and unique, and the main reason for its success in Brazil as a soft drink.

Guarana is often linked to weight loss as guaranine impairs the appetite like many stimulants, which can be of some help when you want to lose weight. The principle behind the idea to put caffeine (or guarana) in weight loss products is simple: if you are not hungry then you won’t eat as much as you would normally.

In addition, it may also have a mild thermogenic effect as it has been shown to decrease body fat levels somewhat.

Studies have shown that the stimulating components in Guarana, such as caffeine and theobromine, have been shown to improve cognitive function, enhance memory, and alleviate fatigue.

Red Kick is available in a non-carbonated formula, 500ml with 160g of caffeine and 1000mg of guarana per serving. The carbonated alternative is 330ml with 105g of caffeine and 660mg of guarana per serving. Both drinks should be taken before training or as required for a boost of energy.

EFFECTS OF GUARANA
Guarana contains a high amount of guaranine, a chemical substance with the same characteristics as caffeine. This makes Guarana a stimulant similar to coffee, which means it:

> Quickens reactions
> Delays sleep
> Helps with endurance based activities
> Can help to recover from a hangover
> Impairs the appetite
> The effects of caffeine and guaranine are short term

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