Effective Dosage: There is currently no clinical evidence that Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium) is effective as a weight loss supplement at any dosage. An effective dose of Citrus aurantium would be 975-1,000 mg and would be standardized to provide six percent of the active amines (synephrine). diet pills
Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium) became a popular diet pill ingredient after ephedra was taken off the market due to its health concerns. Unfortunately, many of the health problems associated with ephedra seem likely to also occur with bitter orange.
Bitter orange contains synephrine and octopamine — chemicals that are similar to ephedrine in ephedra. These chemicals may cause high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias), which can lead to heart attack, stroke and even death — as may occur with ephedra. Also, bitter orange juice — like ephedra — can inhibit metabolism of many drugs, increasing the amount of the drug in your body and the risk of adverse effects. adipex diet pills
Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) contains several substances known to stimulate metabolic rate, which should increase calorie burning. While no published research has tested it alone, it appears to be effective in combination with St. John’s wort and caffeine.
The most likely explanation for weight loss effects attributed to citrus aurantium supplements is the amphetamine-like effects of the alkaloids. Although this effect is likely to be somewhat less dramatic that effects induced by Ma Huang (ephedra alkaloids), users can expect variable effects including reduced appetite and heightened feelings of energy (similar to caffeine) – both of which are likely to result in weight loss.
These statements about Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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