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Octopamine

Octopamine is a trace amine chemically related to norepinephrine. In insects and other invertebrates it works as a neurotransmitter.

Also listed as Norsynephrine, p-hydroxyphenylethanolamine, β-hydroxytyramine, Norphen

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

MetabolismWeight ManagementSmallCNo linked study
Physical EnergyEnergyNo effectFNo linked study
Focus And AttentionCognitionNo effectFNo linked study
Mental EnergyCognitionNo effectFNo linked study
Energy CrashesEnergyNo effectFNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Energy24.3%
Cognition23.7%
Fitness21.6%
Weight Management21.6%
Essential Health2.3%
Detox2%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Octopamine nutrient profile