Bitter Orange information - Extract of bitter orange review, research studies for weight loss

Bitter orange is also known as citrus aurantium. Zhi shi is the immature dried fruit of citrus aurantium. Bitter orange has bee used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat chest congestion and stimulate gastrointestinal functions. Recently bitter orange has been promoted as a weight loss supplement. Do not use bitter orange supplements if you have heart disease or high blood pressure.

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Nature's Way  Bitter Orange
The immature bitter orange ( Citrus aurantium ) has been used for thousands of years in ancient Chinese medicine. Nature's Way Bitter Orange Extract provides high levels (6%) of the key compound, Synephrine, which has been the focus of study for its thermogenic properties. High doses of bitter orange can increase heart rate and increase metabolism. We suggest at first to only use half or one capsule until you find out how this product works with your system. We also suggest you use bitter orange by itself without other supplements or medicines the first couple of times you try it. Do not use bitter orange if you have a heart condition or taking medicines for your heart or blood pressure.

 

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Bitter Orange Supplement Facts:
Bitter Orange - 450 mg  - Citrus Aurantium dried extract (fruit)

Compounds in bitter orange
Extracts from Bitter orange contain a rare combination of five adrenergic amines: synephrine, N-methyltyramine, hordenine, octopamine, and tyramine.

Other Weight Loss options to consider
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Ephedra is no longer available over the counter.

Bitter orange mechanism of action
The amines in Bitter orange stimulate beta-3 cell receptors with less of an effect on other alpha and beta receptors. Stimulation of these beta-3 receptors elicits the breakdown of fat. Simultaneously, this stimulation causes an increase in the metabolic rate – thermogenesis – which burns calories. Bitter orange may also act as an appetite suppressant.

Bitter orange side effects, caution, risks
Increased body temperature may occur as the dose is increased. Drink plenty of cold water. Bitter orange may increase risk of heart irregularities and increase blood pressure. Discuss with your physician if you are taking medicines or have a chronic health condition. Long term effects or potential harm from high dose ingestion is still not fully understood. We do not suggest using bitter orange extracts along with stimulant herbs such as ginseng, tribulus, mucuna and tongkat ali.

Bitter orange summary
Bitter orange extract may help one lose weight, but caution is advised. Use the least amount possible and take breaks from use. Do not take Bitter orange daily for many weeks pr months without a break. For more bitter orange information.

Bitter Orange questions
Q. What do you think of bitter orange supplement compared to hoodia? And also, what do you know about Advantra Z?
   A. See review of Advantra Z which is a trademarked extract of bitter orange. It appears thus far that hoodia may be more effective than bitter orange supplement.