Raspberry Ketone
A fat-burning supplement endorsed by Dr. Oz.
QUICK FACTS
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- Established: 1965 placed on the generally recognized as safe list by FDA
- Founder: None – natural supplement produced by several manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies
- Accessibility: Online or at some natural health food stores
- Diet Type: Diet supplement
- Gender: Male and Female
BACKGROUND
Raspberry ketone is a compound used as a diet supplement for its fat burning properties, which include increasing the body's release of norepinepherine and adiponectin. Increasing norepinepherine raises the body's temperature, and therefor helps burn calories and increase metabolism. Increasing the production of adiponectin, a hormone that lowers glucose levels, may play a role preventing calories to be stored as glycogen. People who suffer from obesity typically have lower levels of adiponectin, which is why raspberry ketone is said to "trick the body into thinking it's thin."
Since the amount of natural ketone found natually in raspberries is very low, raspberry ketone is usually synthesized. Naturally extracted ketone can be extremely expensive.
Raspberry ketone gained considerable attention in February of 2012, when the supplement was recommended on an episode of the Dr. Oz Show.
Dr. Sarah G. Khan Weighs in on Raspberry Ketone
PRO
- Endorsed by Dr. Oz
- Synthetic ketone is relatively inexpensive
- Generally recognized as safe by the USDA
CON
- Unclear how long it can be used safely
- May not be suitable for people with diabetes
- May not be suitable for people with high blood pressure
- May have negative interactions with antidepressants
- Weight loss benefits may only last while the supplement is being taken
DIET and NUTRITION
Regular exercise is recommended while taking this supplement, however it is not associated with a specific workout.
EXERCISE
For best results, raspberry ketone should taken in combination with a healthy diet, however there are no specific diet recommendations associated with this supplement.
ADMINISTRATION
Take 100 milligrams of raspberry ketone with breakfast, or increase the dosage by adding another 100 milligrams at lunch.
CONCLUSION
Raspberry ketone can speed the metabolism to aid in weight loss, but it's important to combine it with regular exercise and a calorie controlled diet. Some people find this supplement helps them get over a weight loss plateau. Like other supplements that raise body temperature, raspberry ketone may only be effective temporarily. Any weight loss achieved will require a healthy maintenance plan.
If you have any medical conditions, it's best to talk with your doctor before taking this diet supplement.
Common Misspellings
raspberry keytone, rasberry ketone, raspberries ketone, raspberry ketones
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User Feedback
(Page 3 of 3, 45 total comments)Brenda
I am going to try it, will let ya all know what I think and how I feel!
posted Feb 11th, 2012 4:10 amSylvia
I agree with Carolyn, In fact Dr Oz specified that since it is all natural it did not have side effects...glad I saw this before ordering.
posted Feb 10th, 2012 9:12 pmCarolyn
I am leary of natural vitamins. Sounded too good to be true. I do have medicine for high blood pressure, and antidepressants. I would not want anything to interfer with either. You are the only one that mentioned if may interfere with both. Why would it interfere with either if it is just rasberry's.
posted Feb 9th, 2012 11:38 pmEvie
I will start taking them and will report back...
posted Feb 9th, 2012 8:52 pmsuzy
I am going to give it a shot and will report back!
posted Feb 9th, 2012 3:34 am