Raspberry ketone is a chemical from red raspberries, as well as kiwifruit, peaches, grapes, apples, other berries, vegetables such as rhubarb, and the bark of yew, maple, and pine trees.
How does it work?
Raspberry ketone is a chemical from red raspberries that is thought to help for weight loss. Some research shows that raspberry ketone might increase some measures of metabolism. It might also affect a hormone in the body called adiponectin. Adiponectin may increase the rate at which the body burns fat and reduce appetite.
However, it is important to keep in mind that there is no reliable scientific evidence that raspberry ketones improves weight loss when taken by people.
African Mango
African mango, or irvingia gabonensis as it is also known, has been praised for its supposed ability to reduce body fat, which is thought to be thanks to its seeds. It is also believed to lower cholesterol and leptin levels in the body and because of this, it is thought that the substance is also able to reduce food cravings and encourage you to eat less.
Acai Fruit
The acai berry is said to work as an appetite suppressant, however there is little evidence to support this claim. Furthermore, it is thought that the substance is able to speed up the body’s metabolism but again this theory is so far unproven. The berry contains a large number of powerful antioxidants, which might promote general wellbeing while also helping to prevent disease and cancer.
Green Tea Extract
There is a substance called triglyceride, which is produced by the body in the intestines and liver from the consumption of fats and sugars. When too much of this substance is produced, the body stores it as fat and this can result in becoming overweight. Green tea is said to be able to reduce the build up of triglyceride thanks to the high number of polyphenols it contains. These polyphenols are purportedly able to activate a certain enzyme in the body and dissolve the excess triglyceride, ultimately reducing the amount of fat in the body. Green tea is also thought to speed up metabolism due to the antioxidants it contains. EGCG is one of these antioxidants and it is said to stimulate the central nervous system and release fat into the blood stream meaning that it can be burned to provide the body with energy.
For more information, we recommend you read our Green Tea Weight Loss article.
Caffeine
As a stimulant, caffeine is able to provide the body with energy and allow you to exercise for a longer period of time, thus burn a larger amount of fat. It is believed that caffeine is able to start the process of lipolysis where the fatty acids are released by the body into the blood stream where they become available for cellular uptake. The substance is also thought to be able to stimulate the central nervous system, sending direct signals to fat cells meaning that they are then broken down and released into the blood while there is an increase in the body’s metabolism.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is thought to lead to gradual weight loss when taken on its own, however clinical testing has not provided strong support for this idea. The acids found in the substance supposedly help with the digestion of protein which helps to release hormones that are instrumental in breaking down fat cells. Therefore consuming apple cider vinegar may increase the availability of protein for hormone synthesis.
People take raspberry ketone by mouth for weight loss.
People apply raspberry ketone to the skin for hair loss.
Ingredients:
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Proprietary Formula - 1,200 mg (amount per serving):
Raspberry Ketone, African Mango Extract, Acai Fruit, Green Tea Extract, Resveratrol, Caffeine Anhydrous, Apple Cider, Vinegar (powder), Kelp, Grapefruit (powder).