- Dose: 130 mg per capsule
- Standardization: None printed
- Evidence in people: Very thin; mostly lab and animal data
- Part of a five-ingredient formula, 658 mg per capsule in total
| Fact | From the SodaSlim label |
|---|---|
| Dose per capsule | 130 mg |
| Source | Compound found in red raspberries |
| Standardization | None printed |
| Label role | Metabolic support |
| Evidence in people | Very thin; mostly lab and animal data |
What is Raspberry Ketone?
Raspberry ketone is the aromatic compound that gives red raspberries much of their scent. It occurs in the fruit in tiny amounts, which is why supplement versions are usually produced rather than extracted from raspberries in bulk. The SodaSlim label describes the ingredient simply as Raspberry Ketone, 130 mg, with no standardization percentage.
It became popular after laboratory and animal studies suggested it might influence how fat cells handle fat. Those findings generated far more headlines than human data.
What the research shows
Good human trials of raspberry ketone on its own are very limited. The small number of studies in people tend to use combination products, which makes it impossible to say which ingredient did what. A mechanism that works in cells or rodents does not automatically carry over to people, and doses in animal studies were far higher relative to body weight than a capsule provides.
That is why we describe the evidence as thin. It is a reasonable ingredient to list, but it is the one on the label where expectations should be lowest.
Safety and who should be careful
There are few formal safety studies of raspberry ketone supplements in people, which is a reason for caution, not a finding of harm. As with any ingredient with limited data, people who are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition or take medication should talk to a clinician first. The SodaSlim label already advises this.
How it fits in the formula
SodaSlim combines five named ingredients at 130 to 138 mg each. Raspberry Ketone is one of them. See the full ingredient breakdown for the whole panel and how the formula is meant to work. Other ingredient pages: Green Coffee Bean Extract, Garcinia Extract, Caffeine Anhydrous, Green Tea Extract.
Frequently asked questions
Is raspberry ketone the same as eating raspberries?
No. Raspberries contain tiny amounts, and the supplement dose is far larger and typically produced rather than extracted.
Does it help with weight loss?
Human evidence is very limited. Most of the excitement comes from lab and animal studies.
Is it safe?
Safety data in people are limited. Follow the label and ask a clinician if you have a condition or take medication.
Sources and further reading
General background from government and reference sources. They describe the ingredients and supplement safety in general, not SodaSlim itself, which has no published clinical trial.