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| March 12, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

(From University Wire)

Byline: Michelle Simakis

With the Food and Drug Administration's ban on dietary supplements containing ephedra, many consumers are searching for a replacement that will enhance weight loss.

Bitter orange is an ingredient predicted to steal ephedra's spotlight in weight-loss supplements, claiming to boost metabolism while suppressing hunger.

It contains a chemical similar to ephedrine -- the active ingredient in ephedra. The chemical, synephrine, has not been vigorously tested, though the product manufactures claim it is safer than ephedra.

At General Nutrition Center, some of the highest-selling products…

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