January 2011 PMID 21468923

Effects of rutaecarpine on the metabolism and urinary excretion of caffeine in rats.

Keumhan Noh, Young Min Seo, Sang Kyu Lee, Sudeep R Bista, Mi Jeong Kang, Yurngdong Jahng, Eunyoung Kim, Wonku Kang, Tae Cheon Jeong

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Peak: 7 in Dec 2024
across 5 sources since Nov 2017

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531,114
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What people are saying

The discussions revolve around caffeine moderation and possible enhancement of fat loss benefits using rutaecarpine, emphasizing practical health tips like resetting receptor sensitivity or reducing intake. The tone varies from casual advice to caution, with words like 'cool trick' and 'don't do it too often' highlighting both interest and caution among the participants.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts express mixed opinions; some support using rutaecarpine for caffeine metabolism, while others caution against taking it without medical advice, indicating no strong consensus.

InterestModerate interest

Most posts show curiosity about caffeine management and potential benefits, but not deep technical engagement with the scientific details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions reference practical ways to modify caffeine effects and mention personal or health-related strategies, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The social discussions suggest some influence on personal health habits, but do not reflect widespread or major public impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Rutaecarpine, an alkaloid from Evodia rutaecarpa, enhances the metabolism of caffeine in rats by promoting the activity of liver enzymes CYP1A2 and CYP2E1.
  • Following repeated doses of rutaecarpine, the plasma and urine levels of caffeine and its major metabolites decrease significantly, indicating faster breakdown and clearance.
  • The study also found that rutaecarpine induces specific liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing caffeine, supporting its role in accelerating caffeine's metabolic process in rats.

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Ben Greenfield
@bengreenfield · X

Do you drink too much caffeine or want to combat the negative effects of excess caffeine? Or just sleep better at night after you’ve had a cup of coffee? Here’s a cool trick: https://t.co/2rmhMLOPze (but don’t do it too often as these compounds can be hard on the liver).

Dec 29, 2024 · 13 likes · 1 share · 95,043 followers View post →
NootBro
@nootropicguy · X

Obviously don’t take this without consulting a healthcare professional https://t.co/4wUmJQLjRN

Jul 27, 2022 · 1 like · 81,373 followers View post →
#HelpYouGetGAINS
@helpYOUgetGAINS · X

Rutaecarpine Increases Fat Loss from Coffee and Eliminates Side Effects ... https://t.co/b1lDCkhuQu via @YouTube https://t.co/mYkTCpn550

Dec 20, 2024 · 1 like · 16,886 followers View post →
Snegglepuss
@Snegglepuss85 · X

@LolicOnion Apparently you only need 3 or 4 days for the receptors that caffeine blocks to return to normal sensitivity if you go cold turkey, or you can half your intake one week, then have none the next week, to reset yourself https://t.co/5tF0IXl2PX

Jun 6, 2019 · 1 like · 507 followers View post →
Beef Ent.
@BeefEnt · X

https://t.co/NrKRVF1Wvi

Dec 19, 2024 · 135,571 followers View post →
blubber_bones
@blubber_bones · X

Rutaecarpine Increases Fat Loss from Coffee and Eliminates Side Effects ... https://t.co/JPQeLpAZWP via @YouTube

Dec 20, 2024 · 1,096 followers View post →

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Suzanne Jasso
@salon2644 · X

RT @bengreenfield: Do you drink too much caffeine or want to combat the negative effects of excess caffeine? Or just sleep better at night…

Dec 29, 2024 · 1 share · 598 followers View post →
Ben Greenfield
@bengreenfield · X

Do you drink too much caffeine or want to combat the negative effects of excess caffeine? Or just sleep better at night after you’ve had a cup of coffee? Here’s a cool trick: https://t.co/2rmhMLOPze (but don’t do it too often as these compounds can be hard on the liver).

Dec 29, 2024 · 13 likes · 1 share · 95,043 followers View post →
blubber_bones
@blubber_bones · X

Rutaecarpine Increases Fat Loss from Coffee and Eliminates Side Effects ... https://t.co/JPQeLpAZWP via @YouTube

Dec 20, 2024 · 1,096 followers View post →
helpyougetgains.bsky.social
@helpyougetgains.bsky.social · Bluesky

Rutaecarpine Increases Fat Loss from Coffee and Eliminates Side Effects ... youtu.be/d2GLlnfLTN4?... via @YouTube

Dec 20, 2024 View post →
#HelpYouGetGAINS
@helpYOUgetGAINS · X

Rutaecarpine Increases Fat Loss from Coffee and Eliminates Side Effects ... https://t.co/b1lDCkhuQu via @YouTube https://t.co/mYkTCpn550

Dec 20, 2024 · 1 like · 16,886 followers View post →
Beef Ent.
@BeefEnt · X

https://t.co/NrKRVF1Wvi

Dec 19, 2024 · 135,571 followers View post →
NootBro
@nootropicguy · X

Obviously don’t take this without consulting a healthcare professional https://t.co/4wUmJQLjRN

Jul 27, 2022 · 1 like · 81,373 followers View post →
Snegglepuss
@Snegglepuss85 · X

@LolicOnion Apparently you only need 3 or 4 days for the receptors that caffeine blocks to return to normal sensitivity if you go cold turkey, or you can half your intake one week, then have none the next week, to reset yourself https://t.co/5tF0IXl2PX

Jun 6, 2019 · 1 like · 507 followers View post →