Research Article

Guarana (Paullinia cupana) Extract Protects Caenorhabditis elegans Models for Alzheimer Disease and Huntington Disease through Activation of Antioxidant and Protein Degradation Pathways

Table 1

Quantitative phytochemicals in guarana hydroalcoholic extract (GHE).

CompoundConcentration (μg/mL)

Methylxanthines
 Caffeine166.07 ± 10.61
 Theobromine2.48 ± 0.62
Polyphenols
 Catechins34.59 ± 10.11
 Epicatechins36.25 ± 9.65