Synephrine
Synephrine
Synephrine (pronounced: sin-ephrine), also known as p-synephrine, is a naturally occurring alkaloid that is often used in dietary supplements for its stimulant and weight loss promoting properties.
Etymology
The term "synephrine" is derived from the genus name of the plant from which it is most commonly sourced, Citrus aurantium, commonly known as the bitter orange tree. The prefix "syn-" is of Greek origin, meaning "together" or "with", and "ephrine" is derived from "ephedrine", another alkaloid with similar properties.
Usage
Synephrine is primarily used in dietary supplements for weight loss, as it is believed to stimulate fat burning. It is also found in some energy drinks and pre-workout supplements due to its stimulant effects.
Related Terms
- Alkaloid: A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms. Synephrine is a type of alkaloid.
- Stimulant: A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body. Synephrine has stimulant properties.
- Dietary Supplement: A product intended for ingestion that contains a "dietary ingredient" intended to add further nutritional value to (supplement) the diet. Synephrine is often used in dietary supplements.
- Citrus aurantium: A plant species native to Southeast Asia, and the source of synephrine. Also known as bitter orange.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Synephrine
- Wikipedia's article - Synephrine
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