date:Sep 10, 2018
udied 24 products labeled as containing higenamine or the synonyms norcoclaurine or demethylcoclaurine and found unpredictable and potentially harmful quantities of the stimulant ranging from trace levels to 62 mg per serving.
Of the 24 products tested, only five listed a specific quantity of higenamine on the label, and none of those five quantities were accurate. Based on the labeled directions for use, consumers could be exposed to up to 110 mg of higenamine per day. The health risks of hig