Rubus idaeus
The botanical name for raspberry. Raspberries are a source of antioxidant phytochemicals, including ellagitannins (esp. ellagic acid), anthocyanins and Vitamin C. Raspberries are also a source of raspberry ketone, a food additive and fat loss supplement ingredient.
Raspberry Ketone
Phenolic compound from red raspberries used as a fragrance and/or food flavoring. Raspberry ketone is also added to certain fat loss supplements due to evidence that suggests it has anti-obesity effects. An unpublished pilot study on a proprietary form called Razberi-K™, demonstrated it enhanced post-exercise fat oxidation, although the results were apparently not large enough to be statistically significant. Raspberry ketone may...
Rauwolscine HCl
Also known as alpha-yohimbine. An isomer of yohimbine alleged to have fewer adverse effects.
Pausinystalia yohimbe
See Yohimbe.
Piperine
The compound responsible for the pungency of black pepper. Piperine may have anti-depressant and anti-tumor effects, although the primary reason for its use in supplements is different…Piperine can enhance the intestinal absorption of a number of different compounds and drugs; as well as inhibit drug-metabolizing enzymes in the liver – as a consequence, piperine can enhance the bioavailability of drugs and nutraceutical...
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