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Stimulants Catalog
Ingredients that add caffeine or caffeine-like stimulant effects.
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Stimulants Caffeine
Biological Assessment: The most common food/drink stimulant
Scientific Overview
Caffeine is a natural substance that stimulates the brain and nervous system to improve alertness and reduce fatigue. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea and chocolate. Coffee consumption is the prominent source of caffeine intake.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses (GRAS, GRAS FDA-Notified, GRAS Self-Determined) FDA cites 400 milligrams of caffeine per day is “an amount not generally associated with negative effects.” In 2020, FDA had no objections to three GRAS notices (869, 870 and 883) filed for Ilex guayusa leaf extract, which has caffeine as its main constituent. In 1978, the health aspects of caffeine as a food ingredient were evaluated. Caffeine is also considered GRAS for intended uses.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses.
Catalog ID: #93 Decode in Scanner
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Stimulants Guarana extract
Biological Assessment: Seed extract, naturally high in caffeine
Catalog ID: #94 Decode in Scanner
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Stimulants Yerba mate extract
Biological Assessment: Leaf extract containing caffeine
Catalog ID: #95 Decode in Scanner
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Stimulants Theobromine
Biological Assessment: Stimulant compound found in cocoa/chocolate
Catalog ID: #96 Decode in Scanner
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Stimulants Theophylline
Biological Assessment: Minor stimulant compound, related to caffeine
Catalog ID: #97 Decode in Scanner
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Stimulants Kola nut extract
Biological Assessment: Traditional source of caffeine
Catalog ID: #98 Decode in Scanner
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Stimulants Green tea extract
Biological Assessment: Contains caffeine plus other stimulant compounds
Scientific Overview
Green tea extract may be used as a source of antioxidants.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS, GRAS Self-Determined)
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. In 2018, EFSA affirmed the safety of green tea catechins when used in foods. In 2012, EFSA evaluated health claims related to a combination of Paullinia cupana Kunth (guarana) and Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (green tea) extracts. In 2011, EFSA evaluated health claims related to Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (tea). Epigallocatechin gallate as a purified extract from green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis) is a novel food.
Catalog ID: #99 Decode in Scanner
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Stimulants Synephrine
Biological Assessment: Stimulant used in some energy products
Common Label Aliases
Bitter orange extract
Catalog ID: #100 Decode in Scanner
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Stimulants Ginseng extract
Biological Assessment: Mild stimulant/adaptogen, common in energy drinks
Catalog ID: #101 Decode in Scanner
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Stimulants Taurine
Biological Assessment: Not a stimulant itself, but almost always paired with caffeine in energy drinks
Scientific Overview
Taurine is an amino acid naturally found in the body.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS FDA-Notified, GRAS Self-Determined)
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. In 2009, EFSA affirmed the safety of taurine added to energy drinks.
Catalog ID: #102 Decode in Scanner
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