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Psychological and Cardiovascular Effects of Guarana and Yerba Mate: A Comparison with Coffee
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posted on 2023-05-16, 15:03 authored by Meyer, K, Ball, PJAn exploratory experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of coffee, guaraná, and yerba mate on mood and performance, and to determine any potential of these beverages to overcome the soporific effects of lunch. Seventy-one female students were assigned to four beverages, including a decaffeinated coffee control, and tested on two days (lunch/no lunch), over three sessions (prior to drinking the beverage, and again 60 and 150 minutes after drinking the beverages). Lunch had little effect other than to increase pulse. Guaraná increased systolic blood pressure and accuracy on a vigilance task; coffee increased accuracy on the vigilance task; but yerba mate had no significant effects. Further research is recommended before any definitive conclusions about the effects of guaraná and yerba mate are reached.
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Publication title
Interamerican Journal of PsychologyVolume
38Pagination
87-94ISSN
0034-9690Department/School
School of Psychological SciencesPublisher
Interamerican Society of PsychologyPlace of publication
Puerto RicoRepository Status
- Restricted