Research Breakdown
The Examine Research Breakdown has been archived. The Examine team will be incorporating the information in this section throughout the site after a thorough review to ensure it is up to date.
Evidence-based
Octopamine
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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025
A metabolite of synephrine, Octopamine is a stimulant compound that is also thought to have minor fat burning effects. Banned by WADA due to its stimulatory properties, the direct fat burning claims may not be relevant and are effectively untested in humans.
