Category Archives: Synephrine

p-Synephrine

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Synephrine is a group of chemicals that includes the compound p-synephrine which is found in the peel of the bitter orange (Citrus aurantium). p-Synephrine has a similar structure to ephedrine, adrenaline capsaicin (from chili peppers) and raspberry ketone (from Rubus … Continue reading →

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Synephrine Versus Ephedrine

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Synephrine is the name of a chemical compound found in the peel of the unripe Citrus aurantium fruit. The form of synephrine in Citrus aurantium is p-synephrine. Synephrine is sold as a weight loss supplement on account of its ability … Continue reading →

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Synephrine and Raspberry Ketone: Why No Central Effects?

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Synephrine and raspberry ketone are structurally similar compounds found in Citrus Aurantium peel and Rubus Idaeus, respectively. Both compounds have a pharmacological profile that suggests that they cause lipolysis through activation of β3 adrenergic receptors. There is also likely some … Continue reading →

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Synephrine

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Synephrine is the active component in citrus aurantium, a tree that belongs to the Rutacaea family of plants. Common names for Citrus aurantium include bitter orange, seville orange, sour orange, green orange, zhi shi and kijitsu. Other species of citrus … Continue reading →

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Synephrine: Pharmacological Effects

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Synephrine is a protoalkaloid found in the Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) and other citrus species. Synephrine has been popular as a weight loss supplement because some evidence suggests that it might play a role in the oxidation of fat. Synephrine … Continue reading →

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Citrus Aurantium, St John’s Wort and Caffeine for Weight Loss

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Herbal treatments for weight loss have been shown to be effective when given in certain combinations or when taken as part of a healthy lifestyle. Citrus autanteum in one herb that has shown promise as a weight loss supplement because … Continue reading →

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