Citrus aurantium is an immature fruit extract also known as Bitter orange, Seville orange, or Sour orange. Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is made from from the peel of this citrus fruit. Unlike ephedra, Bitter orange has a shorter half life and safely encourages the breakdown of fat for energy.

       

Since Bitter orange affects only select cell surface receptors, it achieves the same results of fat burning yet without the side effects. Unlike harsh stimulants, the fruit extract contains a family of organic compounds that do not readily cross the blood-barrier resulting in less stimulation of the central nervous system. Therefore, this fruit extract provides the benefits of fat burning without the high occurrences of side effects. According to a clinical study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, “..acute CA ingestion increases metabolic rate while not affecting the cardiovascular indices of heart rate and blood pressure.”

 

 

We also use green tea leaf extract. Green tea, made from tea leaves of Camellia sinesis, contains active components called flavonols that have potent antioxidant (free radical scavengers) abilities that promote good health and wellness.

   

Weight loss claims are now being made by retailers of green tea. The components that comprise green tea may work together having

a synergistic effect to help combat weight gain, help prevent body fat formation, help you burn more fat and calories, and increase energy expenditure.

Photo: Taken at United States Botanical Garden