Dosing for Grains Of Paradise (Aframomum Melegueta)

When testing the effectiveness of supplements, researchers use specific doses to gauge whether or not an ingredient is effective or ineffective. The Supplement Database includes 2 studies on grains of paradise (aframomum melegueta) dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose ranges from 40 to 99 milligrams per day, the average dose being 84.25 milligrams per day.

A single study typically tests a specific dose of a supplement against a number of claims. Studies generally come to one of three conclusions: 1) the supplement was extremely effective, 2) the supplement was moderately effective, 3) the supplement was ineffective. The only doses listed on this page are ones which studies found either moderately or extremely effective. Ineffective doses are not shown.

1. Simple Dosing Report
2. Products Containing Grains Of Paradise (Aframomum Melegueta)
3. Detailed Dosing Report

The table below lists the effective dose ranges for the claim listed. Click on the claim for more information on how well the supplement works for the specific activity. The detailed report, at the bottom of this page, includes more in-depth dosing data.

Claim	Dosage
Overall Dose Range (all claims)	40 - 99 milligrams per day
decrease body fat	99 milligrams per day
increase energy expenditure	40 - 99 milligrams per day

The following table lists a few of the supplement products from the database which contain grains of paradise (aframomum melegueta). For a complete listing, follow the link at the bottom of the table.

Product Name	Amount of Grains Of Paradise (Aframomum Melegueta)
Shred Time	50mg
Core Shred	30mg
Shreddit	40mg
Superhuman Burn	40mg
LFG Burn	10mg

See the full list of products containing grains of paradise (aframomum melegueta).

The detailed dosing report breaks down how each study rated a specific dose. Additionally, this report also provides daily frequency of a dose.

Note: sometimes, studies may find smaller doses are more effective than larger ones. Rather than focusing on specific numbers, look at the range of effective doses when evaluating how much of a supplement you should take.

The first column (dosage) is the amount of the supplement taken per sitting. The next column (frequency) is the number of times the dosage was taken each day. The third column (daily total) is dosage multiplied by frequency. The final column (effectiveness) is how well that dose worked for the specific claim. Click the icon in the reference column to read the study.

Click the icon in the first column to read the reference study of the dosing information.

This icon is shown next to a dose based on bodyweight. The default bodyweight is 150 pounds. Use the form below to base these doses on a new bodyweight.

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Decrease Body Fat

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
33mg	3x per day	99mg

Increase Energy Expenditure

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
33mg	3x per day	99mg
40mg	once daily	40mg