Energy and Weight Loss Supplements: Bitter Orange
Bitter Orange, an ingredient in some energy drinks and weight loss supplements, may become the next ephedra.
Energy drinks and weight loss supplements are certainly popular in the health industry. Many are working to for weight loss this New Year and will most likely turn to the aid of a weight loss supplement.
With the health concerns ephedra brought to the weight loss industry, watchful health professional eyes are more careful with some key ingredients in weight loss supplements.
Bitter orange is under the spot light and is popular in some weight loss supplements and energy drinks. Bitter orange contains synephrine which is a compound very similar to ephedrine. Both synephrine and the active ingredient in ephedra, ephedrine, elevate heart rate. The potential increased risk of stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure with use of Bitter Orange hasn’t been established.
Energy drinks and weight loss supplements can be very beneficial to our energy levels as well as help us achieve our weight loss goals. Sometimes potential health risks must be considered before consuming a weight loss supplement or energy drink.
By Daniel Weigum
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Bitter orange may is a popular ingredient in some energy drinks and weight loss supplements and may increase the risks of heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure.
