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Theacrine( 1, 3, 7, 9-tetramethyluric acid)

What is theacrine?
Theacrine powder is a relative novel central nervous system stimulant ingredient used in sports nutrition supplements in the category of pre-workout and fat burners such as Shred XT of Omega Sports, MD2 Meltdown of VPX, Purus Labs Theatrim, TeaCor of Cellucor C4 (New Formula), and TeaCrine from Compound Solutions Inc, etc. As a caffeine alternative, theacrine is a good replacement for DMAA and AMP citrate since AMP citrate(4-amino-2-methylpentane citrate) and 1,3-DMBA (1,3-Dimethylbutylamine HCL) are found to be synthetic and are to be banned by the FDA. Theacrine is deemed to be a game changer in the sports nutrition market in the next decade.

Theacrine, a potent naturally occurring purine akaloid, is 100% natural extracted from a traditional Chinese tea Kucha tea (Camilla assamica or Camellia assamica var. kucha). It is unique in China, and no other source of theacrine has been reported yet. Theacrine has many other names, such as 1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid, Temurin, Temorine, Tetramethyluric acid, Tetramethyl uric acid and with IUPAC name as 1,3,7,9-tetramethylpurine-2,6,8-trione. Although there are so many names of theacrine, its unique identity is the Registry Number of 2309-49-1.

Benefits of taking theacrine supplements
Theacrine delivers lasting energy, improved mental focus and positive mood has been researched in both preclinical and human clinical studies.

Theacrine and stimulant benefits
As we have illustrated the mechanism of action of theacrine before, theacrine raise the level of dopamines and thus enhances the mood and reduces stress. Dopamine is one of the primary neurotransmitters in the brain, and is responsible for controlling pleasure centers in the brain, such as those that make us feel at ease after an intense bout of heavy training.

Studies indicate that a single dose of Theacrine has the ability to elevate levels of dopamine in the brain. Additionally, further analysis showed that after seven days of Theacrine supplementation, the damaging effects of chronic stress and anxiety on the body are significantly reduced.

Theacrine bodybuilding
Theacrine works as a stimulant in pre-workout supplements and also a fat burners. From pharmacology and medicinal chemistry point of view, tehacrine from kucha plant will be another candidate for weight loss after green tea (Camellia chinensis), Yerba mate leaves (Ilex paraguariensis) and green coffee beans.