Overview

Theacrine is a naturally occurring chemical that is similar to caffeine. It's found in different types of tea and coffee, especially the tea plant Camellia assamica var. kucha.

People use theacrine for fatigue, memory and thinking skills (cognitive function), athletic performance, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

How does it work ?

Theacrine seems to affect the brain similar to caffeine. Theacrine stimulates the central nervous system at higher doses and decreases central nervous system at lower doses.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

  • Athletic performance. Early research shows that taking a single dose of theacrine doesn't help athletes exercise longer, row faster, or make exercise feel easier.
  • Memory and thinking skills (cognitive function). The effects of theacrine on memory and thinking skills is unclear. Most clinical studies have been small, and results have been conflicting. Some early research shows that taking a single dose of theacrine doesn't improve thinking skills in healthy people. But other research shows that taking the same product daily for 7 days might improve concentration in some people.
  • Muscle strength. Early research shows that taking a single dose of theacrine doesn't increase muscle strength or power in men who lift weights.
  • Aging.
  • Common cold.
  • Fatigue.
  • Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of theacrine for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Theacrine is POSSIBLY SAFE when a taken by mouth, short-term. A specific product (TeaCrine) providing 300 mg of theacrine daily has been used safely for up to 8 weeks. No side effects have been reported. But the safety of theacrine has not been well studied.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Theacrine is POSSIBLY SAFE when a taken by mouth, short-term. A specific product (TeaCrine) providing 300 mg of theacrine daily has been used safely for up to 8 weeks. No side effects have been reported. But the safety of theacrine has not been well studied. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if theacrine is safe to use when pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with THEACRINE

    Theacrine might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. In theory, taking theacrine along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness.

    Some sedative medications include benzodiazepines, pentobarbital (Nembutal), phenobarbital (Luminal), secobarbital (Seconal), thiopental (Pentothal), opioids, propofol (Diprivan), and many others.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of theacrine depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for theacrine (in children/in adults). 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 your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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