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Can You Take Guarana and Hops Together?
Dose or timing may matter
The short answer
Guarana's caffeine and stimulant compounds may counteract hops' GABAergic sedative effects.
How to arrange timing
Separate by several hours.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Haskell et al., 2007, J Psychopharmacol
Important context
Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.