Citrus Aurantium Extract

1. Weight Loss
The most likely explanation for the weight loss effect of sour orange extract is the amphetamine-like effects of the alkaloids. Although the effects are probably slightly less potent than those of ephedra (ephedrine) and not as active as ephedra, users can expect variable effects including burning off excess calories, reducing appetite and increasing satiety, all of which may lead to weight loss. A study on dogs also suggested that synephrine can increase the metabolic rate in a special type of fat tissue called brown fat.
Because synephrine and other components of Citrus aurantium are structurally similar to ephedrine and act as agonists for specific adrenaline receptors (Beta-3, but not Beta-1, Beta-2 or Alpha-1), Citrus aurantium does not have a negative effect on the central nervous system like ephedra, which stimulates all beta-adrenaline receptors.
2. Mild Stimulant
Research suggests that synephrine's energy-enhancing effects can stimulate the central nervous system. This combined effect may include increased blood circulation through the heart and brain, increased blood pressure and improved mental activity, making synephrine a good candidate for use as a mild stimulant.
3. Digestive system
According to traditional usage, Citrus aurantium extract can stimulate gastric function and improve digestive system activity by relaxing and reducing flatulence. This may also help relieve nausea and eliminate stomach disturbances such as flatulence and bloating.
4. Sterilization function
Citrus aurantium extract is a non-toxic organic sterilized product. It has shown an inhibitory effect on bacterial growth in test tube tests and can also inhibit the infectivity of certain viruses. Therefore, the extract is widely used as a disinfectant solvent component, food or cosmetic preservative and industrially as a fungicide, antibacterial agent, antiparasitic agent and antiviral agent.