Xenadrine EFX is an over-the-counter dietary supplement containing a blend of ingredients formulated to promote weight loss. The product is ephedra-free and is available in capsule form to be administered in the morning and afternoon. The ingredients include vitamins, minerals, amino acids and many different botanical extracts. It is important to speak with a doctor before using Xenadrine EFX.
Vitamins and Minerals
Xenadrine EFX contains the vitamins C, B6 and pantothenic acid and the mineral magnesium. Each serving provides 10 milligrams of vitamin B6 and magnesium, 100 mg of vitamin C and 12 mg of pantothenic acid, according to the website Tabl.org.
Norambrolide
A single serving of Xenadrine EFX contains 20 mg of Norambrolide. Norambrolide is derived from the herb Salvia Sclarea, or clary sage, that may contain many medicinal properties. According to BodybuildingTipsGuide.com, Norambrolide promotes weight loss by activating the enzyme adenylyl cyclase, which in turn increases the chemical messenger cAMP, or cyclic adenosine monophosphate. cAMP activates many process within the body and may promote weight loss by stimulating the breakdown of fat, according to the website BodybuildingForYou.com.
Proprietary Thermodyne Complex
Each serving of Xenadrine EFX contains 1,415 mg of a Proprietary Thermodyne Complex, which includes Tyroplex, green tea and grape seed extract, seropro, yerba mate, guarana, calcium tribasic, dl-methione, L-theanine, ginger root, isotherm and 2-dimethylaminoethanol, according to the website Tabl.org. These ingredients are designed primarily to suppress the appetite to assist with weight loss goals. Yerba mate and the green tea extract both contain caffeine, which may promote weight loss by suppressing appetite and increasing the burning of calories and loss of water from the body, according to MayoClinic.com.
Other Ingredients
Xenadrine EFX also contains the ingredients talc, magnesium stearate and gelatin. These ingredients are important in maintaining the structural integrity of the capsules as well as increasing the shelf-life of the product. Magnesium stearate acts as a lubricant and helps keep the ingredients within the capsules from sticking together, according to the website DrRons.com.
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