What is the Bitter Orange Fat Burner & is it Dangerous?
What is Bitter Orange? Actually, it is another name for the herb Zhi Shi. It has been said to have the same effects, both good and bad, as the popular drug ephedra. Ephedra was banned from being sold in the US in 2006 because the FDA decided the health risks were too high. After Ephedra’s removal from the market, diet companies frantically searched for an equally effective fat burning supplement and BO seems to be the solution they came up with. Bitter orange (which contains synephrine) is now found in almost all weight loss supplements. So what are some of the benefits? Bitter orange does seem to help many people lose weight. As with most diet and weight loss supplements, it will not work for everyone. But is some cases, people who take the supplement (especially when mixed with other healthy herbs) experience noticeable weight loss results apparently due to its fat burning ability. As for adverse or dangerous side effects, people who take the suppleent may be likely to experience som