Overview

Theacrine is a naturally occurring chemical similar to caffeine. It's found in teas and coffee, especially the tea plant Camellia assamica var. kucha.

Theacrine can affect the brain similarly to caffeine. Theacrine speeds up the central nervous system at higher doses and slows down the central nervous system at lower doses.

People use theacrine for fatigue, memory and thinking skills, athletic performance, muscle strength, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

We currently have no information for THEACRINE overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Theacrine is possibly safe when used short-term. A specific product (TeaCrine) providing 300 mg of theacrine daily has been used safely for up to 8 weeks. It seems to be well-tolerated, but it's not clear what side effects theacrine might cause.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Theacrine is possibly safe when used short-term. A specific product (TeaCrine) providing 300 mg of theacrine daily has been used safely for up to 8 weeks. It seems to be well-tolerated, but it's not clear what side effects theacrine might cause.


Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if theacrine is safe to use when pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with THEACRINE

    Theacrine might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing at low doses. At high doses, theacrine might decrease sleepiness. Some medications, called sedatives, can cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking theacrine with sedative medications might increase or decrease the effects of those medications.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of theacrine might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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