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Do amphetamines increase metabolism?

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Amphetamines are synthetic, 'indirectly' acting sympathomimetics. Which of course as of common knowledge is liable to 'psychological' dependance owing to its CNS stimulatory effect. read more

And a point to note is that though there are these peripheral effects of amphetamines, the 'central' effects are manifested preferably, and there is this compound called Ephedrine, amphetamines' cousin with a rather lower central: peripheral ratio than that of amphetamines. read more

As metabolism increases, weight loss can occur if energy requirements exceed caloric intake. Adderall and Metabolism. As a stimulant, Adderall can increase metabolism by a number of different mechanisms. The use of stimulants has been known to increase blood pressure and heart rate. As heart rate increases, cardiac muscle cells utilize more energy. read more

Amphetamine effect: Just like any stimulant, Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) causes an increase in metabolism and a decrease in appetite. That combination is what causes weight loss in many people. read more

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