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Green Tea and Guarana in Payarmin: How Much Caffeine?
Payarmin's label prints no caffeine amount, but it has two caffeine sources: guarana at line 3 and green tea at line 7. Together they weigh at most 95.2 mg of extract per 1 mL serving, so caffeine in one serving cannot exceed that, and is almost surely far below it.
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Does Payarmin have caffeine?
Yes, Payarmin has two caffeine sources, guarana seed extract and green tea leaf extract, though the label prints no caffeine amount (MSKCC, Guarana) (NCCIH, Green Tea).
The label lists the 22 blend lines by weight in a 200 mg blend. Guarana is 3rd, so it weighs at most 200 divided by 3, or 66.7 mg. Green tea is 7th, so it weighs at most 28.6 mg. Add the two ceilings and you get 95.2 mg of extract per serving.
Caffeine is only one part of an extract. It cannot weigh more than the extract it sits in. So 95.2 mg is a hard upper bound on caffeine from both lines, not an estimate. An extract is a mixture, so the true figure should sit well below the bound. Guarana labels often omit the caffeine amount (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss).
| Line | Place | Most per mL | Most at 2 droppers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarana seed extract | 3 of 22 | 66.7 mg | 133.3 mg |
| Green tea leaf extract | 7 of 22 | 28.6 mg | 57.1 mg |
| Both lines combined | - | 95.2 mg | 190.5 mg |
The dropper volume is not printed on the label. We assume 1 mL, the serving size.
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How does that compare with a cup of coffee?
The FDA cites 400 mg of caffeine a day, about two to three 12-oz cups of coffee, as an amount not generally linked to harm in most healthy adults (FDA, Caffeine: how much is too much?).
Measured against that line, even the hard bound is under half: 95.2 mg is 23.8% of 400 mg, and 190.5 mg at two droppers is 47.6%. Those are extract weights, so the caffeine itself is smaller. We cannot give a real figure because none is printed.
Hard bound, 1 dropper
Under 95.2 mg of caffeine, the whole extract treated as if it were pure caffeine.
Hard bound, 2 droppers
Under 190.5 mg, still short of the 400 mg daily line.
Your other caffeine
Coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks and pre-workout powders add to the same daily total.
Too much caffeine can bring a racing or irregular heartbeat, trouble sleeping, anxiety, shakiness, upset stomach and headache (FDA, Caffeine: how much is too much?). People who are pregnant, nursing, or on certain medicines should ask a provider. The label asks the same of pregnant or nursing mothers, anyone under 18 and anyone with a known medical condition.
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What is guarana, and is it a blood sugar ingredient?
Guarana is a seed from the Amazon, and its effects are mostly credited to its caffeine, so it is not a blood sugar ingredient (MSKCC, Guarana).
Common side effects are nausea and insomnia. High doses can cause vomiting, heartbeat changes, high blood pressure and seizures. Guarana may not be safe with other stimulants and may raise bleeding risk with blood thinners such as warfarin (MSKCC, Guarana).
At a ceiling of 66.7 mg of extract, Payarmin is far from a high dose. The point is to count it, since it ranks third and the rest of your day may hold more caffeine. A morning drop, as the sales page suggests, leaves the evening quiet.
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What dose of green tea extract was studied?
Weight studies of green tea extract used 141 to 1,207 mg of catechins a day, with small and inconsistent results (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss).
Catechins are a part of the extract, so the comparison is generous to Payarmin. Use the whole 28.6 mg ceiling as if it were all catechins and see how far it goes.
| Studied amount a day | Ceiling at 1 dropper (28.6 mg) | Ceiling at 2 droppers (57.1 mg) |
|---|---|---|
| 141 mg | 20.3% | 40.5% |
| 1,207 mg | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Liver injury has been reported with green tea products, mostly extracts in tablet or capsule form. It is uncommon (NCCIH, Green Tea). At high doses, green tea also reduces blood levels of the beta-blocker nadolol (NCCIH, Green Tea).
Do not change or skip a prescription because of a supplement. Mention green tea and guarana to your pharmacist if you take a beta-blocker, a blood thinner or a stimulant drug.
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Where do green tea and guarana sit in the formula?
Guarana is the 3rd of 22 blend lines and green tea is the 7th, so the caffeine sources are both in the top third.
The profiles below repeat the label wording and the evidence for each line.
| Label name | Guarana (Paullinia cupana) Seed Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Paullinia cupana seed |
| Place on the label | 3 of 22 in the 200 mg proprietary blend |
| Amount per 1 mL serving | Not listed; #3 of 22 in the 200 mg blend, so at most 66.7 mg per mL |
| Extract footnote | None printed |
| Amount used in research | Caffeine source |
| Strength of evidence | Not a blood sugar ingredient |
| Marketed or traditional use | Natural caffeine |
| Main caution | Caffeine: insomnia, jitters; caution with other stimulants. |
| Label name | Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Leaf Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Camellia sinensis leaf |
| Place on the label | 7 of 22 in the 200 mg proprietary blend |
| Amount per 1 mL serving | Not listed; #7 of 22 in the 200 mg blend, so at most 28.6 mg per mL |
| Extract footnote | None printed |
| Amount used in research | 141-1,207 mg catechins (weight studies) |
| Strength of evidence | Small, inconsistent |
| Marketed or traditional use | Catechins and caffeine |
| Main caution | Rare liver injury from extracts; contains caffeine. |
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Green tea and guarana questions, answered
How much caffeine is in a serving of Payarmin?
The label does not say. Guarana and green tea together weigh at most 95.2 mg of extract per 1 mL serving, and caffeine is only part of that. So the caffeine is below 95.2 mg per serving, and likely well below it.
Is Payarmin safe for people who avoid caffeine?
If you avoid caffeine, treat it as a caffeine product, because it holds two caffeine sources and prints no amount. The label also asks pregnant or nursing mothers, anyone under 18 and anyone with a known condition to consult a physician first.
Is the guarana in Payarmin a stimulant?
Guarana seeds contain caffeine, and most of their effect is credited to it. Common side effects are nausea and insomnia. It may not be safe with other stimulants. At 66.7 mg of extract at most, the amount per serving is small.
Can green tea extract harm the liver?
Rarely. Liver injury has been reported with green tea products, mostly extracts in tablets or capsules. It is uncommon. Payarmin's green tea line weighs at most 28.6 mg per serving, which is far below the doses in weight studies.
Can I take Payarmin in the evening?
The label gives no time of day, and the sales page suggests the morning before a meal. With caffeine sources and ginseng on the list, a late dose may affect sleep. Insomnia is the most common effect of caffeine and of ginseng.
Do green tea and guarana help with weight or blood sugar?
Catechins plus caffeine may have only a modest effect on weight, and guarana is a caffeine source rather than a blood sugar ingredient. No trial tested Payarmin. We show them here as caffeine lines to count in your day.
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