Bitter Orange Weight Loss Stories

Normally in one of these posts, I would snoop around a few weight loss forums and find stories of those who have used the pill and are not selling it so it's not a biased opinion of the supplement. In this case, I have found a LOT of negativity about bitter orange which was expected.

Like I stated in the previous post, bitter orange is safe to use for any healthy person who will not combine it with caffeine. In this forum, I found one person who takes it and defended it quite nicely. She did not admit to exact amounts of weight loss though. She was only proving it's safety for those who are in good health. The others are giving into fear.

There are conditions you need to watch out for when taking bitter orange and I lined those out for you here.

This article was written very scientifically. It lays out how even though bitter orange is LIKE ephedra, it does not react the same way with the body as ephedra does. It explains it in a more scientific way than I could and I doubt anyone could argue with it. They would have a hard time.

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Bitter Orange Side Effects

Bitter Orange and Weight Loss

Bitter Orange Side Effects

Now on to the side effects of bitter orange. There has been a lot of controversy about this herbal remedy, because it speeds up the heart and this may cause issues for some people with poor health. But just how many prescription drugs have caused serious medical conditions and even death but still have not been pulled off the market? I could name a few right now.

Ridiculous. Risks are risks and you take one anytime you take an herb because you may be allergic for all you know. Herbs are BY FAR safer than prescription drugs any day.

Now, certain herbs do cause some issues with people who have certain condition. Also herbs react differently from person to person. One person may feel good effects, one may be allergic, one may feel nothing, etc. BUT when claims are made than an herb can heal certain conditions, it is backed up with research on many different people.

Bitter orange is no different than another herb when it comes to assessing health risks involved in taking it. You take too much, you'll have a problem. You take it under certain conditions, you'll have a problem.

Don't take bitter orange with other stimulants. Caffeine is a stimulant. Nicotine is a stimulant. If you choose bitter orange, be faithful to it and do not take it along side other stimulants. This will cause too much stimulation in your body and may result in stroke, fainting, high blood pressure, and heart attack.

Some people who are sensitive to caffeine or other stimulants may have an issue with headaches if they take bitter orange. If your body is not used to stimulants, you may want to ease into it or take smaller doses at first.

Protect your skin when you go out in the sun. Bitter orange may cause you to burn more easily. Use protection against UVA/UVB rays.

There haven't been enough studies about bitter orange and pregnancy or breast feeding (go figure), so stay on the safe side and do not consume bitter orange while pregnant or nursing.

If you have high blood pressure, you should not take bitter orange. This is because bitter orange increases heart rate while it burns extra calories. This causes an increased risk in individuals who already have high blood pressure.

You should not take bitter orange if you have glaucoma. If you have a surgery in the near future, do not take bitter orange. If you have heart disease or irregular heart beat on occasion, do not take bitter orange.

As you can see, most healthy people will be just fine taking bitter orange as long as they are not allergic and as long as they do not take it combined with other stimulants.

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Bitter Orange and Weight Loss

Bitter Orange and Weight Loss

Taking a bitter orange supplement can help contribute to weight loss. It is a popular ingredient in weight loss and diet pills. Companies began using it as an ephedra substitute. Here is how bitter orange or orange peel can help you lose weight:

• Boosts metabolism (some studies say up to 25%)
• Appetite suppressant
• Increased energy

You can buy this herb in capsule form and it's only a few bucks (just like most herbs). Bitter orange or orange peel is a great weight loss aid because of how high it can boost your metabolism. Studies show it's one of the best herbs for getting the basal metabolic rate to soar.

However, there is some controversy about this herb. In my next post, I will discuss side effects of bitter orange and talk about those who should not take this stimulant.

Check out this other weight loss herb:

Weight Loss With Cinnamon