Raspberry Ketones
Raspberry ketones are a substance found in raspberries which give them their sweet aroma; they are used in some cosmetics, carbonated drinks, ice cream and other foods to add flavour.
The ketones are manufactured in labs. One of the main reasons for manufacturing raspberry ketones is that it would be expensive to extract them naturally. To create a supplement using raspberries, you would need 41kg of raspberries for a single dose. (1)
Raspberry Ketones may help with
- The body’s metabolic rate
- Weightloss
What are the Benefits?
1) Increase the body’s metabolic rate
Raspberry ketones may have an amphetamine-like effect on the central nervous system (CNS) like capsaicin and synephrine. You can find capsaicin in chilli peppers, and synephrine in bitter orange. Raspberry ketones may have a thermogenic effect and increase the body’s metabolic rate. (2)(3)
2) Weightloss
Raspberry ketones are marketed as a potential weight loss aid even though it is a new supplement. There is a shortage of raspberry ketone studies that involve people, with only one test-tube experiment and one study done on mice. That said, combining raspberry ketones with a healthy diet and an increase in physical activity may support weight loss by reducing fat storage and encouraging the metabolism of fat stores.
Raspberry Ketones works well with
- Psyllium husk supplement for suppressing appetite
- Aloe vera colon cleanse for regulating bowel movements
- CLA to help maintain muscle tone and a healthy body-fat to muscle ratio
- Green tea for thermogenic enhancement
Some things to consider
“It is important to note that raspberry ketones have nothing to do with ketosis or the ketogenic diet. In a state of ketosis, the body burns fat for energy rather than glucose.
Ketosis is a process that happens in the body. Taking raspberry ketones will not trigger ketosis or support a keto diet says” Zawn Villines from Medical News Today. (4)
Raspberry ketone supplements often include caffeine, if you are prone to insomnia avoid stimulants like caffeine, likewise don’t take raspberry ketones after 4 pm. Taking too much caffeine can overstimulate the central nervous system.
If you suffer from anxiety, depression, thyroid disorders, high blood pressure, hormone-sensitive conditions, or are sensitive to stimulants speak to your doctor before taking raspberry ketones.
Resources
Last accessed online 2004/2020
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/biot.200700076
- https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jnsv/53/2/53_2_124/_article
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21537493
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326272
