Weight loss

Raspberry ketones

Also called: raspberry ketone

A chemical that gives raspberries their smell.

Why people take it
Weight loss.
What the evidence says
No human evidence.
How it is usually taken
Not recommended: no good human evidence.
Be careful
Little safety data.
Medicines it can interact with
Unknown; may add to stimulants.

Other weight loss

Common questions

What is Raspberry ketones?

A chemical that gives raspberries their smell.

Why do people take Raspberry ketones?

Weight loss.

Does Raspberry ketones work?

No human evidence.

How much Raspberry ketones do people take?

Not recommended: no good human evidence.

Is Raspberry ketones safe?

Little safety data.

Does Raspberry ketones interact with medicines?

Unknown; may add to stimulants.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

🔎 Search all supplements

For information only, not medical advice. Supplements are not medicines: they are not tested and approved like drugs before they are sold, and they can interact with medicines. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start one, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take regular medicines, or have kidney, liver or heart disease.