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Bitter Orange (Synephrine) Dosage Guide

Evidence:Emerging
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General Dosage

25-50 mg synephrine daily, alone or before exercise

Maximum dose: 50 mg synephrine/day for most adults; avoid combining with high-dose caffeine or other stimulants

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 25-50 mg synephrine daily, alone or before exercise

Timing: Take in the morning or before exercise; avoid evening dosing

Dosage by Condition

Thermogenesis
25-50 mg synephrine dailyEmerging
Pre-exercise fat oxidation
2-3 mg/kg synephrine 60 min before exerciseEmerging

Upper limit: 50 mg synephrine/day for most adults; avoid combining with high-dose caffeine or other stimulants

Timing & Absorption

Take in the morning or before exercise; avoid evening dosing

Can be taken with or without food.