What is Dendrobium Extract? Know your pre-workout supplement ingredients.

The list of ingredients popping up in our pre-workout supplements always seems to be changing and evolving.  for instance, l-arginine used to completely dominate most pre-workout supplement ingredient lists, however now that has given way to it’s big brother citrulline and agmatine sulfate.  So when I began to see a new ingredient called “Dentrobium Extract” beginning to appear in my supplements, I needed to take a deeper look into what is dendrobium extract and how does it affect my body.
What is Dendrobium Extract?
  • Dendrobium refers to a genus of the orchid flower
  • In the realm of bodybuilding and supplements however, the species of Dendrobium nobile is what is used
  • Dendrobium nobile has been used in Chinese medication for centruies
  • Dendrobium nobile extract has recently made a strong push into the supplement industry
Where Do The Dendrobium Orchids Come From?
  • Dendrobium is native to areas of Asia such as the Himalaya, Nepal, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
General Benefits of Dendrobium
  • Used to treat ailments in the kidneys, lungs and stomach
  • Used to treat mild fevers, impotence and diabetes
  • Used for mild pain relief
  • Used to elevate and enhance mood

Benefits of Dendrobium In Bodybuilding Supplements

  • Dendrobium extract acts as a central nervous system stimulant
  • Due to dendrobium’s analgesic properties, and mood enhancement properties, dendrobium makes a very attractive ingredient for use in pre workout supplements

Dendrobium Negatives and Side Effects

  • There is a general lack of information on the effects of Dendrobium on human subjects in a clinical setting.
  • The American Herbal Products Association considers Dendrobium to be safe when consumed at an appropriate dose.
  • However, given that it does have central nervous system stimulating properties, it can be expected for high doses to cause side effects such as dizziness, anxiety, and sleeplessness in sensitive individuals.

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