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Higenamine

Plant

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A naturally occurring plant alkaloid found in small amounts in plants such as Nandina domestica and some Aconitum species, with stimulant-like properties similar to certain beta-agonist drugs.

Why it’s used

Included in some 'fat burner' and pre-workout products with the intent of increasing energy expenditure or exercise performance.

What the evidence says

Human evidence is very sparse; most available data come from animal or in vitro studies of its beta-agonist activity rather than controlled trials in people taking it as a supplement. It is also listed as a prohibited substance in sport by anti-doping authorities.

Where we looked

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  • PubMed: 2 records · searched August 2026"Higenamine"[Title/Abstract] AND ("dietary supplements"[MeSH] OR supplementation[Title/Abstract] OR supplement[Title/Abstract] OR supplements[Title/Abstract] OR "oral administration"[Title/Abstract]) AND (randomized controlled trial[pt] OR clinical trial[pt] OR meta-analysis[pt] OR systematic review[pt]) AND humans[MeSH]
  • PubMed: 192 records · searched August 2026"Higenamine"[Title/Abstract]

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Context

No consistent human dosing protocol has been established in published research.

Insufficient dataToo little has been studied to say either way.

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