Alpha Lipoic Acid is said to be a powerful antioxidant that aids in the neutralization of free radicals i.e unstable molecules that cause damage, within the body. It is easily absorbed by the gut whether taken in food or as a supplement and is used to detoxify the liver by increasing levels of glutathione which then go on to dissolve toxic substances contained in liver cells. It helps vitamins such as C and E be more efficient and is particularly efficient at alleviating the symptoms of glaucoma and generally protecting the lens and retina from degenerative processes. It can be especially beneficial for those with raised blood sugar levels as in diabetes, anyone with a high level of cholesterol or who has hardening of the arteries or early stage cataracts.

Betaine HCL, or HCL for short is a non-essential nutrient source of hydrochloric acid, a chemical found naturally in the stomach (stomach acid) that helps digest food by breaking up fats and proteins. Betaine Hcl is needed for adequate absorption of protein, calcium, vitamin B12 and iron.

Choline protects our livers from accumulating excess fatty build up as well as acting as a neurotransmitter within our brains.

Chromium Picolinate , which is chromium combined with picolinic acid is the most easily absorbed form of chromium, an essential trace mineral that is essential to the body's production of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that stabilizes the body's blood sugar level.

Chromium Polynicotinate, which is a form of chromium, an essential trace mineral that is needed for the body's production of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that stabilizes the body's blood sugar level.

Citrilene (Hydroxycitric acid)- Hydroxycitric acid is a chemical found in several tropical plants including Garcinia cambogia and Hibiscus subdariffa. Itr is a derivative of citric acid and can be extracted from the dried rind of the Garcinia cambogia fruit. For centuries hydroxycitric acid has been used in Southeast Asia as a food condiment. However recently a lot of research and animal studies have been carried out using hydroxycitric acid. The studies suggest that hydroxycitric acid have a potential for modulating lipid metabolism by supporting healthy serotonin levels and is thus effective in promoting weight loss. Hydroxycitric acid also moves the body’s preference for energy source from carbohydrates to fat. Animal studies also reveal that hydroxycitric acid prevents ‘rebound’ weight gain. Due to these reasons, hydroxycitric acid is becoming a popular ingredient in commercially available weight-loss products.

Dandelion , also known as bitterwart, Dandelion stimulates digestion and acts as a mild laxative.

Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), which is also known under the name epigallocatechin 3-gallate, is the ester of catechin, gallic acid and epigallocatechin. It is found in tea and is believed to be one of the most important antioxidants today. Epigallocatechin 3-gallate is currently investigated for the inhibitory effects on the life cycle of HIV-1 virus, the human immunodeficiency virus type 1, which causes AIDS. Although EGCG has shown significant benefits in laboratory studies, the clinical trials on humans have not been conducted yet. The antioxidant qualities of EGCG and the associated reduction of free radicals have made epigallocatechin 3-gallate a very popular supplement, especially with the body building and athletic communities. It is furthermore suggested that EGCG has therapeutic potential with several forms of cancer and in setting of liver fibrosis.

Ginger Root- Zingiber officinale is the actual plant that grows an underground stem, commonly called ginger root and is a very popular spice, which also has medicinal properties. Main components of the ginger root are a mixture of volatile oils, zingerone, shogaols and gingerols, which have been found to display analgesic, antipyretic, antibacterial and sedative properties. Ginger also contains a fragrant essential oil, essentially consisting of sesquiterpenoids. As a spice, it is an important part of the Indian and Chinese cuisine, in the Western World it is known as the main ingredient in cookies, such as the gingerbread man, but also in the popular beverage ginger ale. Traditionally used as a treatment for nausea, diarrhea, motion sickness, general stomach settler, but also as a cold remedy, just recently properties for treatment of osteoarthritis and diabetes have been discovered.

Grapefruit Extract, also known as citrus seed extract is a liquid that is derived from the seeds, pulp as well as the white membranes of grapefruit. Some scientists claim that grapefruit extract possesses antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties while others recommend it for the treatment of earache, throat infections etc. There are two ways in which grapefruit extract is prepared. One is the natural, self-made grapefruit extract which is made by grinding the seed and pulp and then mixing them with glycerine. The second method is the commercial way in which the seed, pulp, glycerine and synthetic preservatives are all blended together. Grapefruit extract is believed to have a lot of scope in the health food industry. However one has to be careful as grapefruit can have several interactions with certain drugs like warfarin.

Guarana is a South American climbing plant belonging to the genus of trees and shrubs called Maple. This plant is common around the Amazon and very present in Brazil. The fruit of the guarana plant is being used in that country to produce a diversity of soft drinks and beverages, having the double caffeine content of the coffee bean. Other nutrients that are contained in the seed besides caffeine are protein, fat and starch, but also adenine, choline, guanine, resin, tannin and xanthine, just to name a few. The cognitive effects of guarana are well documented, but the appetite suppressant qualities of guarana are relatively new. A study has proven that a combination of yerba mate, guarana and damiana leads to a tenfold weight loss quantity when compared with a placebo.

Guggulsterone- Commiphora wightii, or the so called Guggul tree is a flowering shrub or rather a small tree which can grow up to a size of 4 meters. Once very common in India, it is now there listed as endangered, but not in northern Africa or elsewhere in central Asia. It was very popular in the Indian Ayurvedic medicine, but also currently in the western medicine for treating of heart problems. The hydrocarbon secretion of Guggul contains a plant sterol, guggulsterone, which in the human body seems to act as an antagonist to the farnesoid X receptor. Furthermore, guggulsterone is active in increasing the natural thyroid production. This in turn stimulates the metabolism and may raise the body temperature, burning stored excess fat.

Inositol Monophosphate is a carbocyclic polyol and secondary messenger in eukaryotic cells, where it is crucial for several of the cellular functions, including cell growth, migration, endocytosis and cell differentiation. Myo-inositol used to be classified as the Vitamin B8, belonging to the Vitamin B complex, but further scientific studies have found that it could be synthesized by the body, therewith disqualifying it as a vitamin. Of all the functions that inositol has been associated with, mostly biological processes, like nerve guidance, serotonin activity modulation, gene expression and intracellular calcium concentration control; for the body building and athletic community the breakdown of fats and reduction of blood cholesterol seem to be most significant, besides the cell membrane potential maintenance.

L-Carnitine - Carnitine is an ammonium compound. It is derived from two amino acids, namely lysine and methionine. Carnitine is needed to transport fatty acids, when they are removed from the storage in fat cells and used for additional energy. Carnitine used to be labeled Vitamin Bt, the biologically active form is named L-Carnitine. Food sources of carnitine are found in red meat and dairy products, but also in several nuts, seeds, legumes, cereals, pulses, other vegetables and some fruits like bananas. While the weight loss effectiveness of L-Carnitine is still in research, it is a proven fact that it increases the energy metabolism levels and that in elderly persons L-Carnitine significantly improves the neurotransmitter functions. It also improves the bone structure and has substantial antioxidant action.

L-Theanine is very commonly found in tea and is an amino acid, biochemically related to glutamine. The psychoactive properties of theanine are derived from the ability to cross the blood brain barrier. It has been proven that theanine can reduce stress, promote relaxation and improve alertness and mood when imbibed together with caffeine, a natural combination found in any tea, especially green tea. Gamma-aminobutyric acid levels are increased, when theanine is ingested or imbibed, as are serotonin and dopamine levels. It is believed that l-theanine is aiding the immune system by strengthening the capacity of delta T cells. Laboratory tests have proven that blood pressure reduction and lowering of 5-hydroxyindoles in the brain are promoted by theanine.

Niacin, also called Vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin needed for the conversion of food into energy so that it may be used by the body. Niacin also helps metabolize protein, sugar and fat.

Octopamine is a secretion initially discovered in the salivary glands of the Octopus and hence the derivation of the name. it tendso to act as a neurotransmitter, transmitting messages from the neurons to the brain and vice versa. Octopamine has been found to have a tendency to release fat deposits from cells, thus aiding in the loss of weight. It is therefore being used as a slimming agent by most people, even though there is no concrete evidence that it does assist in weight loss, for sure. Octopamine is also believed to increase blood pressure levels when it is in combination with other weight loss stimulating supplements. Although not much is known about Octopamine, a deeper study is being conducted into its uses and effects.

PEA (Phenylethylamine), an endogenous amine that is related to amphetamine. Phenylethylamine (PEA). It is thought to help create a euphoric mood.

Phenylalanine- (S) alpha Amino beta phenylpropionic acid, or L-Phenylalanine, is an essential, electrically neutral amino acid, one of the twenty amino acids that are used by the human body to create proteins. L-Phenylalanine can also be turned into L-Tyrosine, also an amino acid, which converts into L-DOPA, a precursor to catecholamines like epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine. While it is naturally found in breast milk and also milk of mammals, it is also a component of the artificial sweetener aspartame, found in many diet soft drinks. Other sources of phenylalanine include beef, poultry, pork, seafood, sesame seeds, soy milk, walnuts, flax seed, cottage cheese and asparagus. Although widely available through food, L-Phenylalanine is also marketed as a supplement, particularly for body builders where muscle growth is the main factor.

Soy Isoflavones are antioxidants and organic compounds that are related to the flavonoids, which are secondary metabolites in plants. Derived from soybeans, isoflavones genistein and daidzein are won. These two isoflavones are able to interact with estrogen receptors, causing similar effects. Genistein, although an antioxidant, on the other hand stimulates oxidation in nitrate synthesis. This chemical substance, mainly found in plants, belongs to the group of polyphenols, together with gallic acid esters of glucose and other sugars, lignins and condensed tannins. For a short time they were classified as Vitamin P, where the health benefits are believed to be mainly with the reduction of risks of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Genistein is also believed to act inhibitory on certain substances that promote growth factors.