Naringin is a citrus flavanoid commonly found in grapefruit, and is
responsible for grapefruit's distinctive bitter taste. Most of us
have heard how it's important to be careful consuming grapefruit
juice along with certain medications -- studies reveal that naringin
interferes with some digestive enzymes which can affect the metabolism
and breakdown of these drugs. This can in effect lead to an inadvertantly
higher dose of the drug, which may pose the threat of adverse reactions in some cases.
However, naringin displays many other interesting properties, some of which
make it suitable for inclusion into the ingredients list of many popular
fat burners.
For one, there is some evidence that the effects and levels of caffeine
can be extended when consumed with naringin. Since virtually 99% of the
fat burners on the market contain caffeine (often derived from natural sources
like Kola nut, Yerba mate, Green tea, and so on), and since caffeine does
exhibit thermogenic (fat burning) properties, naringin is an obvious
"no brainer" way to improve and extend its effects.
Naringin has also been shown to exhibit cholesterol-lowering effects (click here for verification), which is always a good thing for dieters. It's also an aldose reductase inhibitor,
which means it may also have a role to play battling retinal disease in
diabetics.
While naringin may not be the most "sexy" ingredient in your favorite fat burner,
it is a worthwhile one.
