Citrus aurantium and Synephrine.

article content dot Contents:To Footer

applications dot Bitter Orange for Weight Loss.

Bitter Orange Extract INCI Name Citrus Aurantium Amara Extract CAS 72968-50-4 EINECS ELINCS No 277-143-2 Synephrine Seville Orange Zhi Shi Naranja Agria Neroli Petitgrain Seville Orange Citrus Bergamia Citrus Bigaradia Citrus Vulgaris photo picture image Bitter orange contains several chemical compounds believed to stimulate metabolic rate, which may increase calorie burning in the body. While no clinical trails have substantiated the effectiveness of bitter orange as weight loss supplement, it appears to be effective in combination with St. John's wort and caffeine.

 Is bitter orange safe and effective for weight loss?

 There's no definitive evidence that bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is effective for weight loss. After ephedra was taken off the market due to its health concerns, many consumers,and weight-loss supplement manufacturers,began looking for alternatives. One such alternative is bitter orange, which has become a common ingredient in many weight-loss supplements marketed as "free." 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.

 Because dietary supplements are subject to far less rigorous regulatory oversight than are pharmaceutical drugs, they may contain higher amounts of bitter orange than is listed on the label. This further increases the risk of adverse effects. People with existing heart disease, high blood pressure or other cardiovascular problems should avoid bitter orange. Eating less and exercising more still appears to be the safest and most effective approach to losing weight.

 What do the advocates say?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.

Last PageNext Page

reference dot Reference:

citations 1.Citrus aurantium and Synephrine.
To Top

last edit date:10th,Mar.2010.
 Available Product
  • Name:Bitter Orange Extract
  • Serie No:P090
  • Specifications:Synephrine 5%~98%HPLC.
  • INCI Name:CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA EXTRACT
  • EINECS/ELINCS No.:277-143-2
  • CAS:72968-50-4
  • Chem/IUPAC Name:Citrus Aurantium Amara Extract is an extract of the fruit of the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium amara, Rutaceae
 Supplying Conditions

Bitter Orange Extract INCI Name Citrus Aurantium Amara Extract CAS 72968-50-4 EINECS ELINCS No 277-143-2 Synephrine Seville Orange Zhi Shi Naranja Agria Neroli Petitgrain Seville Orange Citrus Bergamia Citrus Bigaradia Citrus Vulgaris photo picture image.
 product showing  purchase inquiry  Dowload PDF Vendor Sheet  Dowload Word Vendor Sheet

 Correlative Products
 Vote