Update 9/14/19. What are raspberry ketones and do they work? Well, if you watch the Dr. Oz Show, you may have heard Dr. Oz call raspberry ketones “The #1 miracle in a bottle to burn your fat.” Since he made that bold statement, I've heard that raspberry ketone supplements are sold so fast that vitamin stores can't keep them on the shelves! So, what I'd like to do is review the raspberry ketone research — minus the hype that you have already heard about. Only in this way can you make an informed decision about whether raspberry ketone is right for you. Other names for this supplement include red raspberry ketone, and European red raspberry, as well as the more scientific names Rubus idaeus, Rubus strigosus and Framboise Rouge. I'm telling you these other names because if you just searched for “raspberry ketone” you may not find all of the information available. For this review, I'm pretty much going to stick to just calling it raspberry ketone.
What Are Raspberry Ketones?
Red raspberry ketones are one of many compounds in raspberries and are what gives raspberries their unique smell. Like all things that come from fruits and vegetables, raspberries contain a lot of substances that are healthy —including anthocyanins, vitamin C and beta carotene. As such, raspberry ketones are also antioxidants.
Raspberry ketones also “look” similar to synephrine and capsicum — two ingredients that have been used in many weight loss supplements over the years such as the fat burner promoted by Jillian Michaels. This similarity is likely why scientists considered raspberry ketones as a weight loss agent itself.
Weight loss supplements that contain raspberry ketones include QuickTrim — the Kim Kardashian supplement —and Apidexin. See my reviews on those products for more information.
Ketone trivia. The name ketone is a chemistry term. That's not important. I just thought people might like to know where the word came from. On some websites they spell ketone as “keytone” but this is an incorrect spelling of the word. Again, not important.
Tip. Keep in mind as you read this review that raspberry ketones are not the same thing as ketones that are made when people go on low-carb diets or in people who are diabetic. Those ketones are not the same as raspberry ketones.
Raspberry Ketones And Weight Loss
When Dr. Oz asked his fitness expert, Lisa Lynn (more about her below) on TV, how she found out about the weight loss properties of raspberry ketones, Lisa said “Research research research.” So, I looked up the research on raspberry ketones and this is what I discovered.
In a study published in 2005, titled the Anti Obesity Action of Raspberry Ketone, the supplement was given to mice that were fed a high-fat diet for several weeks. Mice were split into different groups, each getting the same calories but getting different amounts of raspberry ketones (either 0.5%, 1% or 2%).
The diets were about 40% fat in each group. Researchers noted that raspberry ketones — that made up between 1% and 2% of total calories — caused a reduction in body weight and fat buildup in the livers of mice after 10 weeks of use, compared to mice that only were fed a high-fat diet.
Norepinephrine (also called noradrenaline ) is a chemical made in the adrenal glands that act as a neurotransmitter and does many things, one of which includes helping to burn fat. This study also incubated isolated mouse fat cells in norepinephrine along with raspberry ketones to see what would happen.
The researchers observed that the combination of raspberry ketones and norepinephrine caused more fat to leave the fat cells than norepinephrine alone.
This is why Dr. Oz said raspberry ketones cause fat cells to shrink.
I'm telling you this because various websites claim that raspberry ketones increase levels of norepinephrine. However, this study did not show that.
Rather, the researches only showed that raspberry ketones appeared to improve the fat-burning ability of norepinephrine.
This is actually a good thing because too much norepinephrine can be bad. For example norepinephrine can raise blood pressure.
Oddly, this study noted that while a 1% intake of raspberry ketones tended to raise triglyceride levels in the mice, eating it at a concentration of 5% of total calories tended to reduce triglycerides.
These researchers also quoted previous studies noting that raspberry ketones raised metabolic rates—in rats. That's interesting, but where's the proof that raspberry ketones raise metabolism in people?
Bottom Line: This was just a mouse study —and a small study at that! Each group only had 6 mice.
Also, if we really want to be technical, all the mice were male. What about female mice? Would raspberry ketones have the same weight loss effects in female mice —or more importantly —women?
In another study, published in 2010, researchers found that red raspberry ketones inhibited weight gain and improved fat burning in mice that were fed a high-fat diet. Researchers also noted that raspberry ketones increase levels of adiponectin, a hormone made in fat cells.
The Wikipedia page on adiponectin goes into more detail, discussing how the hormone does a variety of things including improving the sensitivity of insulin— (good for diabetics).
Dr. Oz said that Adiponectin was the “hormone that tricks the body into thinking it's thin.”When we put on weight, we reduce the ability of the adiponectin hormone to work.”
Sounds good, but red raspberries have only been shown to reduce adiponectin in mice. What about people? Have raspberry ketone supplements been proven to help people lose weight by raising adiponectin levels? Nope. Not yet.
Tip. There is more evidence that exercise raises adiponectin levels than for raspberry ketones —and exercise has been shown to work in people!
One study from 2013 appeared to show that a supplement – containing raspberry ketones – helped weight loss. But there were several ingredients in that supplement. Also, of the 70 people who originally signed up, only 45 people made it to the end. That's a big drop amount.
There is a study published in 2017 that noted, that raspberry ketones might reduce food intake in mice who were fed a high-fat diet. Again, this is a mouse study.
So, what's the evidence for raspberry ketones and weight loss? It looks like some mouse studies. What about people?
Are Raspberry Ketones Better With Capsaicin?
Capsaicin is found in chili peppers and synephrine is an extract from oranges. Both have been used in weight loss products in the past. Because raspberry ketones “look” like both capsicum and synephrine, I predict that you will see weight loss products that have all three of these ingredients.
But, would they all work better together? I don't know because there is no proof either way. Because of that, I recommend you save your money on weight loss pills that combine (“stack”) capsaicin, synephrine, and raspberry ketones.
Synephrine, in particular, is not without problems. It can raise heart rate and blood pressure which can make it dangerous for a lot of people.
Who Is Lisa Lynn?
Dr. Oz called Lisa Lynn a “fitness expert” on his TV show when he did a segment on this supplement— but who is she? I checked into her background and found her website (LynFit.com) that notes that Lisa Lynn was the personal trainer of Martha Stewart.
Her website does indicate that Lisa holds multiple personal training certifications.
All this is fine but on her website, we see Lisa Lynn also has her own line of supplements (called “Lyn Fit”) She even has a 
raspberry ketone supplement on her website.
In a previous segment of the Dr. Oz show, Lisa Lynn also extolled the virtues of the metabolism booster/weight loss supplement, Coleus Forskohlii. Lisa has this supplement on her website also.
See the review on Coleus Forskohlii for more information.
Look, I'm sure she's a nice person and a great personal trainer —and I am all for capitalism – but where is all the raspberry ketone research? As far as I see, it's just some mouse studies.
How Much Raspberry Ketones Do You Need?
If raspberry ketones help people lose weight, how much works? Nobody knows because there are no human studies of raspberry ketones and weight loss. If we believe the mouse studies (which I don't), it appears that a concentration of 1% of total calorie intake might help weight loss. If that is correct, then the number of raspberry ketones needed would be different for different calorie intakes.
For example, a person who consumes 1800 calories per day would need less than a person who eats 2000 calories per day.
When asked “how much works” on the Dr. Oz Show, Lisa Lynn said to take 100 mg at breakfast— and if that didn't help, to go to 200 mg. Where did she get these numbers from? She doesn't tell us.
I guessing that this might be the human dose, extrapolated from what researchers gave the lab mice? But, I see no good proof that 100-200 mg of raspberry ketones per day helps people lose weight. It might—but I just don't know.
In this toxicology report on raspberry ketones, the authors mention a dosage of 100-1400 mg per day is often mentioned on the internet. That is a pretty big range, which again, says to me, nobody has any idea.
Raspberry Ketones And Appetite
Various websites make the claim that supplements can reduce appetite. But I see no proof of this. Even the mouse studies, do not state that raspberry ketone supplements suppress appetite.
Anti-Aging Effects Of Raspberry Ketones
Can raspberry ketone supplements slow down the aging process? Do they reduce wrinkles? Well, red raspberry ketones do have some antioxidant effects but it's a long shot to go from that to say that they are “anti-aging.”
Raspberry ketones may be found in some cosmetics because they seem to have a skin whitening effect —at least in skins of mice. That's fine, but I recommend you save your money on raspberry ketone anti-aging supplements. They are not an “anti-aging superfood.”
For those who really want a “superfood,” eat raspberries! Here's why: antioxidants work best in small amounts and when they are eaten in combination with the other ingredients in food. Because of this fact, raspberries are better than raspberry ketone supplements when it comes to being healthy.
Raspberry Ketone Side Effects
In healthy people, raspberry ketones are probably safe. That said, those who are not healthy or take medications should speak to their doctor/pharmacist first. Here are a few things to consider when taking this supplement. This list is not complete.
- Start with less than recommended for the first week
- Pregnant or nursing women should also speak to their doctor
- Stop taking the product at least 2 weeks before having surgery
There are only trace amounts of raspberry ketones in raspberries so they are no the same thing as supplements. This toxicology report states that there is only 4.3 mg per 2.2 pounds of raspberries. Just because raspberries are safe does not mean concentrated supplements of raspberry ketones are also safe.
One of the mouse studies summarized above noted that raspberry ketones raised triglyceride levels. Does this mean they also raise triglycerides and cholesterol levels in people?
Since raspberry ketones appear to have some chemical similarity to synephrine, be careful if you have high blood pressure or heart conditions. Synephrine might raise blood pressure and heart rate.
A report from Denmark publishedhas raised some concerns that the supplement may have toxic potential but there is little human evidence for this.
Some have speculated that these supplements may be inappropriate for those with cancers that are sensitive to estrogen levels. This is based on a concern that raspberry ketones may have estrogen-like properties. Cancers that might be affected by this include breast cancer, fibroids of the uterus, endometrium cancer, and uterine cancer.
In the book Herbs of Choice raspberry leaf is said to help with pregnancy issues such as morning sickness and labor pains. The book also notes (p. 140) that raspberry appears to promote contraction of the uterus. That would not be good for pregnant women. Would the same be true for raspberry ketone supplements? I don't know.
Do these supplements raise blood pressure? I do not know, but if the leaf of raspberries cause the muscles of the uterus to contract, what effect would they have on the muscles of the blood vessels? Would they also contract (and raise blood pressure) or would they relax (and decrease blood pressure)? I don't know.
Remember, some raspberry ketone supplements may contain more than just raspberry ketones. Always check the labels to see what other ingredients a supplement may contain.
See What Weight Loss Supplements Work for a list of things I feel have evidence
Do Raspberry Ketones Work?
The research on raspberry ketones for weight loss is in its infancy. As such, I just don't know if this supplement helps people lose weight or not. The majority of research is a lab rat and lab mice research. Raspberry ketones may benefit in mice but what about humans? I'd like to see a real-life study of of 100 people followed for at least 6 months under real-life (not laboratory) conditions to judge its weight loss power.
If you are still thinking about trying raspberry ketones to help you lose weight, I suggest you go to your doctor and get your blood work done first —cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, liver enzymes, the works—and then get it done again in a couple of months to see if anything has changed.
There are a LOT of websites that sell raspberry ketones. If you read the comments here, you'll see how some people talk about how their credit card was charged more than once after they purchased a product. Know who you deal with. Make sure the raspberry ketone websites you deal with have a contact phone number with customer support people who can help you have questions.
If they are going to work, keep in mind that it might take 6 months before raspberry ketones help you lose weight. Oh, and if you watched the Dr. Oz show, you also heard that you still have to exercise and watch what you eat too. So, you have to eat right and exercise as well as take raspberry ketones. That sounds less like “a miracle in a bottle to burn fat” and more like common sense.
Hi Joe,
It is obvious that you are no slouch when it comes to researching supplements and the like. It’s good to see good work like this.
I do however see a couple of problems:
1. You put forth the concept that people with college degrees are experts. They are not. There are two problem with college degreed “professionals”, note that I put professionals in quotes that I have experienced:
1. They tend to stop learning once they get out of college.
2. They think they know everything about their field and no
one can tell them different.
I will use my own experiences to illustrate this. I have had medical issues for the last 5 years that was followed by a two years of homelessness and apparently way to many days going without a sufficient amount of food. As much as common sense tells us that a person without sufficient nutrition weakens and gets sick and eventually dies, the college degreed doctors I have been seeing, appear to be completely ignorant of these obvious self evident truths. And this is despite the fact that there are more than a few studies of the health affects on people who suffered long term hunger during WWII.
So, as much as people may want to think that those college degrees mean something, all they really mean is that the person spent several thousand dollars gaining knowledge from a college institution that in all likelihood is outdated. I say outdated because a few of the classes I have taken at the local community college were in fact; outdated.
2. You question research done on mice. You question whether that research is relevant to humans. If this is such a problem for you, why then do you not produce the research that indicates your skepticism is warranted? Are you not aware that animals need the same nutritional requirements that humans do? They may obtain that nutrition in a different way than humans do, they may even be resistant to certain bugs and diseases than humans, they however still need the same vitamins, minerals, hormones and whatnot that is found in human anatomy. That is why researchers use mice and other animals to do these tests.
But don’t take my word for it. And don’t take the long standing industry practice for it either. Do the research and post a report like you do with the supplements.
Just a bit of a hint, you’ll likely find the necessary information by researching cattle husbandry.
Take care,
Scott
hey scott, you are correct , you dont have to have a degree from college to be an expert; it sometimes just helps people get closer to that level of knowledge. there are many self taught people who are knowledgeable. i think we all have things we can learn and none of us knows everything.. calling somebody an “expert” seems to be being used very loosely these days and thats why i addressed it. id like to think an “expert” would ask for better evidence than mouse research when advocating a product for people.
i hear you about the mice studies. they do have their place but they are just 1 step in the scientific process. i like people studies when supplements are recommended for people.
i appreciating you taking the time to express your feelings.
HI
I really enjoyed reading what you had to say. I thought the questions you posed were awakening. While I don’t know the answers to a lot of your questions, I wonder isn’t it like anything out there? It either works for you or it doesn’t.
While trials on humans or mice still don’t say what it will do on me. I try to gather all my data before deciding to take a supplement for a certain reason and then monitor responsibly my outcome. Obviously if I wanted to take a supplement and found data ( even one) that was life threatening for a situation for me, I would not even want to take it.
That being said, I work in a Nutrition center that sells Raspberry ketones, when people ask me if its safe, I tell them what I know, it may be safe for some maybe not for others, check with your Dr. etc etc.
I have seen a lot of people come back in and have lost many pounds, I have also heard very few come in and say affected their blood pressure, but the point is it did affect their blood pressure.
Let’s face it Dr. Oz gives us lots of great information, but it’s still up to us as individuals to know what we put in our bodies, including “safe” medications!
(please excuse any typos or misspelled words, in a hurry)
Wow!! Am I happy to have found your site. So many supplements bought, so much money wasted, and now I shall check with you before buying. I am 67 and am finding losing the weight I allowed myself to put on almost impossible (my fault as I do like food!).
We all want a miracle pill, and apparently it is not available yet. I will now utilize my membership to the gym, which has been going unused for years.
You are now listed on “my favorites” and just as so many others have said – thank you so much for being unbiased and for taking on the task of informing us about the many weight loss rip offs out there.
I am 70 yrs old, take cholesterol and blood pressure meds. I also have a hiatus hernia. I tried the raspberry ketones a few times and in each instance I got bad acid reflux.
It’s so unfair and terrible that these people are allowed to make these bogus claims about such things and prey on the desperate and hopeless. I wish that people would understand that daily exercise en moderate eating habits are the way to good health and being fit.
I want to thank you so much for this article. We need more people to do this sort of thing.
Maggie, thanks. that means a lot to me.
I took 1000 mg three times daily for 30 days. I walk briskly (18 min mile) 3-4 miles per day 6 days per week. I go to the gym twice a week for weight training. I’m 72 years old, 5’7″ tall and I still weigh 222 lbs.
It didn’t work for me.
Hi Joe,
Thanks for this review. I too was ready to jump out and buy this product. I have a quick question for you. Have you done any research on the effectiveness of Brown Seaweed Extract? My sister in law said she heard about it on the Dr Oz show. I went looking for it and I found it in a product by Cellucor called T7 Extreme. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Rob
rob, yes i have. in the search box of this site type, seaweed, thyroid, Bladderwrack and Fucoxanthin . those terms refer to seaweed and should bring up the products ive already looked at that had it
I’m happy to have come across your information and found it beneficial, as a co-worker told me about the supplement/Dr. Oz, which made me gung ho about trying it, but luckily I had some free-time and decided to look into it, now I think I will pass on it altogether. Thank you for all your efforts.
Hi Joe,
I’m curious if there has been any comment from Dr. Oz or Lyn around the criticism they have been getting. They do have some responsibility to maintain credibility don’t they – if only just to maintain TV ratings (don’t you lose viewership if you lack credibility)?
It’s funny, I preferred Dr. Oz over the other network show “The Doctors” because I felt Dr. Oz was more impartial. It seems “The Doctors” is really just an hour long infommercial for every hokey medical fad that comes along. Now it seems Dr. Oz has gone that path as well. Very disappointed. Is there anyone we can trust anymore?
Michelle, i have not heard of anything on this. they do give good info on medical issues but Ive noticed the get the same infomercial-like feeling as you when they discuss most supplements
Hi Joe,
I did not see the Dr. Oz show, however my niece works at golds gym and next door to her is a GNC store..so she bought a bottle of the Rk..then found out she was pregnant so gave it to me..we I went on line to read about it before I started to take it..i can not remember the site i was on but it said that you had to make sure you got the real thing and not a synthetic..it also said that if you are told to take less than 500mg per day you were not taking an effective amount..
so i started to take it and took 500mg per day..I had no side effects form it other than the taste of raspberries and when I burped you could taste it..after about a week I noticed that every now and then i got heartburn..nothing major..but i did not notice any help with eating..i could eat with no problem..so i stopped taking it and stuck with my calorie counting and riding my stationary bike for one hour a day at 14mph..
that is about the best thing for me…so i did not spend money on the RK..and I will not spend money on any of the supplements that is out there..It took me a year to gain the 15 pounds i want to lose..so I know it will take time to get it off..
I have also learned over the years that if it comes off fast..It will come back fast too…so eat well, count calories and exercise that is about the only thing that really works..I do like your web page..and will continue to read it…Thanks for all of your hard work!!!
thanks for writing tina. people online say a lot of stuff about rk but they give me no proof to back it up. i take most of it with a grain of salt
Just read your article and all of the reviews. I purchased this product a few days ago based on a conversation with a friend. Thanks for your reseach, but because I have not read that it causes no health problems I will continue to take it, and see what the results will be. Keep looking because I will be back with an update. Thanks Again!
Hello Joe,
I am considering the raspberry ketones. I am not trying to be contentious but what are your credentials? I just want to know that I am getting an educated review from an M.D. and not just a personal review.
Hi Sheila, of course, never a problem. I am not a doctor or a dietitian or a pharmacist. I am an an exercise physiologist. I have a BS degree in chemistry and biology and an MS degree in exercise science. There is a bio of me on this website and more at my personal website Joe-Cannon.com
While my background may make me a bit of an oddball at dealing with supplements, I can tell you that I have been investigating dietary supplements and writing about them for well over 10 years. I began this journey when I realized – quite by accident – that the studies on supplements – did not always match what the advertisements were saying.
As I say in my bio, I do not base my conclusions on testimonials but rather published peer reviewed research, what I know about science and common sense.
My book about supplements – Nutritional Supplements What works and Why – reviews 119 different supplements A-Z and contains over 900 clinical references with many facts referenced right in the text so people can check out the facts for themselves. My book is an outgrowth of my previous study and investigations and this website is actually the evolution of that book.
I view myself as a scientist and investigative reporter. I am also not anti-supplement. Rather, I’m pro-information. I believe you deserve more information about the products you buy than you see in advertisements. I don’t believe I am flawless and I don’t know everything. I am definatley open to opposing points of view.
I don’t have an agenda other than for people to know more. As I say in my bio, “I want you to know what I know.”
I hope that helps Sheila. If you have any other questions, just ask and I’ll try to answer.
Joe,
Thanks a lot for this extensive review. It made me reconsider trying RK. Have you by any chance reviewed the Africa Mango Bush? I heard it was also mentioned on Dr. Oz, and my gym is currently marketing it like nothing else.
Thanks again 🙂
Steph, thanks for saying that! While I have not looked at Africa mango bush, I have reviewed african mango
http://supplementclarity.com/review-irvingia-gabonensis-african-mango/
I think they are probably the same thing. Hope that helps Steph.
Hi Joe, firstly, thank you for providing this excellent Website. My question is, I’ve been holding off on taking raspberry ketones because of the potential for them to raise neurepenephrine. However, now that I see that they do not do so, I am thinking of starting them. Is there any way for me to access the studies you read in which no increase in neurepenephrine was noted? Thanks!
Jade, The study is called Anti-obese action of raspberry ketone. If you Google that phrase the full study in pdf form should appear close to the top of Google. Im still open to the possibility that raspberry ketones do raise norepinephrine levels. There just is not yet a lot of research either way on this that I could find.
Joe,
I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time and effort to produce this website. It has been so refreshing to find a place that is not trying to sell everything in the world to get healthy, and are truly honest about each and every product. I have learned so much from you in the short time that I have found your website.
My husband and I have spent a small fortune and have a closet full of so called “take this and get healthy or lose weight” products. From now on, I will check here first before I am tempted to go buy the latest and greatest.
And I too am really disappointed in Dr. Oz. If you went out and bought all the things he claims will help you lose weight, or the belly fat, you would have to have a walk in closet to hold them all! As having severe COPD, and also going through menopause, it is very difficult for me to do very much exercise, so I have been desperately looking for something that can help me lose a few pounds.
I drink plenty of water, have been watching what I eat, and still nothing. My doctor just put me on thyroid meds and also changed my B12 medicine, crossing my fingers this might help a little. Please keep up the good work and I will recommend your site to everyone! Have a great day!
Liz, thanks so much for saying that! It’s nice to know I have been able to help you in some small way. If your doctor just put you on thyroid meds, that might help you lose weight. Many people report some weight loss after starting synthroid (levothyroxin). Keep me posted and again, I’m really happy I’ve been able to help!
Thanks for posting this article. You just saved me $50… As so many of the other men and women around the world (I’m from Sweden btw), I was once looking for the magical solution for being young, slim and beautiful. I can’t say that I’m getting any younger (just turned 40), and beautiful… naaah… But when it comes to being slim, it’s all about eating less calories and burn more.
I was living in the (false) impression that I by nature and genes just wasn’t meant to be a slender woman. But when I actually started going to the gym and thinking about eating AND drinking (!) less calories- I lost almost 17% of my body weight in 7 months – without any real dieting.
I learned that building up muscles actually burns more fat/calories than cardio training.
People, don’t forget that celebrities often have the money, time and opportunity to have both personal trainers and personal chefs to make them look as good as possible. So in other words, don’t be sorry if you don’t look like Kim Kardshian, Cameron Diaz or Madonna…
Thanks!
Christine, Hi back from America and thanks for writing. I’m glad you found me 🙂 I’m even more happy that you are working out and eating well. I’m the end that is what is most important. Congrats on losing 17% of your body weight too-that’s fantastic!!!
Hi Joe
Thank you Joe for your research,you saved me a lot of money and disappointment,I was ready to jump on this being that it came from Dr OZ ,Why would a cardiologist recommend this as a miracle ? ,Ah who to believe these days ,hopefully people will research this before buying ,I kept getting websites selling this stuff before I got to yours
Kathleen glad to help and I’m glad you found me! I hope in time my raspberry ketone review gets to the top of google so others can find find me and bypass the other sites that just sell raspberry ketones.
Thanks for breakdown on this…Once I got pregnant I gained and gained weight, I have been able to get it off but it comes right back..I switched to all the “right” foods before my second child was born, 17 years ago. I spend 3 years in the gym, first curves, then the YMCA 5 days a week at 5:30am. I do not eat junk food as a rule. So there is no real clear explanation, Doctor has said thyroid is good, even had him do the “extra” test. He thought maybe it was cushings, I do not have cushings, however that is the only hormonal disease he tested for.. I am fed up with these TV personalities and their “experts” flogging their wares to people in need of real help.
I have personally resigned myself to being a size 18 for the rest of my life, despite I now run 5km a week 🙂 I hope all those looking for a solution finds some solace and most importantly the real help they need.
Natasha, just wanted to mention that even at a size 18, because you workout, you are a LOT healthier and will live longer than people who are size 2 who do not workout. 🙂
I tried the raspberry ketones (That is once they were in the stores again. They were all sold out the day after the Dr.Oz show)
My story, however is not that favorable!
I have been having a really hard time losing belly fat! I am eating healthy and exercising. I don’t crave sweets like some people are tortured by, so that’s not a problem.
My diet usually consists of home made stir fry, chicken or shrimp and salmon.
But the belly fat just won’t go away. I am in a very stressful job, which I am sure doesn’t help.
So
I tried the Ketones! I GAINED 3 LBS IN 3 DAYS!!!!!
My belly fat definitely did not decrease! In fact My digestive system really slowed down!
I worked out anywhere from 35 minutes to 1 hour per day(Depending on work). – every day!
I stuck with taking the ketones for one entire bottle!
Weirdly after I stopped taking them, I Lost a pound!
But I have to say, what a waste of my money! All I ever read or here, are people that it has worked for! I am afraid that I at least; am not one of them!
Holly, dont beat yourself up too much. Remember the research for them is mostly rat studies. Also remember that you didnt gain 3 pounds of fat in 3 days. If anything it was mostly water. Still I dont have an explanation why raspberry ketones caused you to gain weight or why when you stopped taking raspberry ketones, you lost weight.
Thank you for your website – just found it! I take a lot supplements that are keeping me healthy at 75 – no meds. One example – blood pressure taken down with Vasotensyn and Super Garlic – from borderline high to normal in one month and has stayed down for 4 years. I am doing as much exercise I can with my arthritis, and changed my diet – but still having trouble lowering my weight. Saw the thing about raspberries, and thought that would be nice if worked (my favorite fruit!) – so am grateful for your review!!!
Kathie, glad to help and congratulations on keeping your blood pressure down!! Thats fantastic 🙂