Dieters looking for ephedra alternatives

People who think ephedra extract helped them lose weight are looking to new ingredients with names like Guarana, Bitter Orange, Kola Nut, and green tea extract to replaced it.

The extract of bitter orange (and bitter orange peel) has been used in dietary supplements as an aid to fat loss and as an appetite suppressant. Bitter orange contains the tyramine metabolites N-methyltyramine,octopamine and synephrin which acts on the adrenergic receptor to constrict blood vessels and increase blood pressure and heart rate.

Guarana is rich in caffeine it is of interest for its potential effects on cognition, it is said to increase alertness and brain function as well as supply large amounts of energy.

Kola nuts are produced worldwide, and are extremely popular due to their high caffeine content. Kola nuts and kola extract are used in the manufacture of soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, candy and nutritional supplements.

Kola nut has a bitter taste, and is a source of antioxidants. It also contains small amounts of theobromine, d-catechin, l-epicatechin, kolatin, phlobaphens, betaine, and protein. It's an extremely good source of clean energy!