There are a number of claims that raspberry ketone supplements melt away fat and prevent weight gain, irrespective of the fat content in the diet. These ketones are natural chemicals that offer raspberries their rich aroma. These are removed from the fruit are added with ice creams, cosmetics and colas for their fragrance and flavor.
A number of people fail in the long run, in their effort to reduce weight; they look towards supplements, shakes and powders to accomplish their weight loss. One such popular product for weight reduction is Raspberry ketones. These ketones are present in blackberries, cranberries and kiwis as well. Though it has been in use for a long term in food and drinks for its flavors, its use as a weight loss supplement is a new concept.
How does it work?
Scientific studies have revealed that raspberry ketones work similar to two other molecules such as synephrine and capsaicin, found in pepper. The ketones have learned to boost metabolism. It increases lipolysis or the breakdown of fat and the process is accomplished by making cells more sensitive to norepinephrine, which is a fat burning hormone. Also, the ketones make the fat cells to release more of the hormone adiponectin. This hormone is released by fat cells and plays an important role in regulating blood sugar levels and in regulating metabolism.
People who are thin are known to have high levels of adiponectin and those who are overweight tend to the increasing levels of the hormone, when they lose weight. Obese people with low adiponectin levels are at increased risk of fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart diseases. Thus, adiponectin levels that are obtained through natural means help in weight reduction and in resolving a number of diseases.
Uses of raspberry ketones:
Raspberry ketones are known to treat hair loss in its users, a mild dose of the solution applied on the scalp might enhance hair growth, this is applicable for those with male pattern baldness as well. Taking raspberry ketones along with vitamin C could decrease body fat and weight in otherwise healthy people. Studies reveal that these ketones could decrease body fat by 2%, fat mass by 7.8% and abdominal circumference by 2%.
Side effects:
Raspberry ketones are found to be potentially safe when taken by mouth. Doses are offered a 1000 mg formulation which contains ingredients such as raspberry ketones, caffeine and other ingredients used, twice daily for at least 8 weeks. Since the substance is being chemically treated with synephrine, there are possibilities for the supplement to cause giddy and elevated blood pressure levels. Safety of the supplement in pregnant and lactating women has not been learned yet. Raspberry ketones could reduce blood sugar levels and is to be taken with consent by diabetic people.
