Overview

Raspberry ketone is a chemical that is found in red raspberries and other fruits. It's popular for obesity, but it's not clear if it helps.

It's believed that raspberry ketone might increase metabolism, increase how quickly the body burns fat, and reduce appetite. But evidence in humans is limited. Raspberry ketone is also found in kiwifruit, peaches, grapes, apples, other berries, rhubarb, and the bark of yew, maple, and pine trees.

People use raspberry ketone for obesity, hair loss, male pattern baldness, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

We currently have no information for RASPBERRY KETONE overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Raspberry ketone is commonly consumed in foods. When used as medicine, there isn't enough reliable information to know if raspberry ketone is safe. It is chemically related to a stimulant called synephrine, so it's possible that it might cause jitteriness, and increase blood pressure and heart rate.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Raspberry ketone is commonly consumed in foods. When used as medicine, there isn't enough reliable information to know if raspberry ketone is safe. It is chemically related to a stimulant called synephrine, so it's possible that it might cause jitteriness, and increase blood pressure and heart rate.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Raspberry ketone is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if raspberry ketone is safe to use as medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Diabetes: Raspberry ketone might affect blood sugar levels. This might make it more difficult to control blood sugar in people taking medicines for diabetes.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with RASPBERRY KETONE

    Warfarin is used to thin the blood and prevent blood clots. Raspberry ketone might reduce the effects of warfarin, which could increase the risk for blood clots. If you take warfarin, talk with your healthcare provider before taking raspberry ketone.

  • Stimulant drugs interacts with RASPBERRY KETONE

    Stimulants, such as amphetamines and cocaine, speed up the nervous system. By speeding up the nervous system, stimulant medications can increase blood pressure and speed up the heartbeat. Raspberry ketone might also speed up the nervous system. Taking raspberry ketone along with stimulant drugs might cause serious problems including increased heart rate and high blood pressure.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of raspberry ketone might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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