Ephedra-free Lipo 6 is a weight loss supplement manufactured by Nutrex Research, a company that makes a wide range of sports nutrition products, from protein powder to diet pills. As the name indicates, ephedra-free Lipo 6 doesn't contain ephedra, a stimulant that may promote cardiovascular risks. However, this product may still cause side effects. Consult a doctor prior to using Lipo 6 or any other supplements.
Increased Blood Pressure
Consumption of ephedra-free Lipo 6 may cause an increase in your blood pressure. This is due to the inclusion of yohimbine, an extract of the yohimbe tree. Yohimbine, which comes from the bark of the tree, is a chemical compound purported to promote increased fat metabolism. However, the compound has numerous side effects, including high blood pressure. Exercise can also cause a temporary increase in blood pressure, as can caffeine -- another Lipo 6 ingredient -- so there is a definite risk of this side effect.
Anxiety
Another potential side effect of this supplement is anxiety, or nervousness. Both yohimbine and caffeine have the potential to spur this side effect because they stimulate your central nervous system. Too much stimulation can cause you to experience anxiety or nervousness. According to Mount Auburn Hospital, you shouldn't take yohimbine-containing products if you have a panic disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder, as the supplement may exacerbate both conditions.
Migraines
One of the primary ingredients in Lipo 6 is bitter orange, an herbal extract that contains the chemical compound synephrine. While bitter orange is used in many products as a substitute for ephedra, MayoClinic.com nutritionist Katherine Zeratsky suggests that the ingredient may be dangerous in the same way that ephedra is, with a potential to cause migraines.
Insomnia
Caffeine and yohimbine are included in ephedra-free Lipo 6 for their ability to increase energy levels. However, these ingredients can be detrimental, as you may find that the combination of the two provides an energy overload that makes it difficult to sleep. Either ingredient can cause insomnia; the two together may be particularly troublesome.
Tachycardia
Consumption of ephedra-free Lipo 6 may cause you to experience tachycardia, or increased heart rate. This side effect can occur as a result of the caffeine or the yohimbine this supplement provides.
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