The Charge ASF Review

Caffeine is a stimulant that is used to stay awake and it gives mental alertness from fatigue. This is used as an adjunct for pain relief and also as energy accelerates. Caffeine is a non-prescription drug easily available as over the counter medication and comes in combination to acquire relief from headache and pain. Caffeine increases the mental alertness by offering the required energy for exercise training and weight loss. Caffeine cannot be considered as a mere stimulant as it reaches deep into muscles and provides power that is long lasting. Caffeine taken before any work out is also great as it fights the fatigue and keeps the person ready for the workout. Dieters also find caffeine as the solution as they feel sluggish. This is a no-calorie stimulant and does its job effectively and quickly. Caffeine anhydrous is found even in one or two coffee cups. However, this limitation is recommended as excess caffeine may result in irritability, rapid heart beat, nervousness and sleeplessness.

Calcium Pyruvate is a supplement that involves the combination of calcium metal along with pyruvic acid. Pyruvic acid is synthesized within the body and it helps in the conversion of starch and sugar to energy. Thus, it enhances the creation of energy. It can even be used to reduce weight when used with a sensible diet as well as regular exercise. Calcium pyruvate burns fat. This minimizes the excess fat that is stored in the abdomen region. This leads to weight loss. When looked in an indirect manner, calcium pyruvate can even aid in mental relief as most of the emotional and mental problems originate due to physical reasons. Calcium pyruvate creates supplements that never interfere with the other enzymes and other chemicals produced within the human body. However, a person must not view calcium pyruvate as a part of his diet. It works the best only if it is used along with lean meats, fruits and vegetables.

Ginger Root- Although used in cooking ginger is also used as a medicine. Medically it is a carminative, i.e. something that prevents the formation of intestinal gas, and as a stimulant, and is widely used for both colic and dyspepsia. Pregnant women are often recommended to eat ginger in the mornings in order to avoid morning sickness. It is generally safe to take although it is contraindicated in those taking Warfarin and also in those with gall stones as it can stimulate the liver’s production of bile. There is some evidence that ginger can ease arthritic pain and it is possible that it has blood thinning properties and may lower cholesterol levels

Green Tea Extract is very popular with the health conscious community, mainly because of the broad antioxidant features, which are provided by the green tea catechins. It is a very popular nutritional supplement, much more popular than regular green tea, because several green tea extract products have no caffeine. Caffeine is actually contained in larger quantities in green tea than in coffee. Besides the already mentioned catechins, further polyphenols are included in the Asian tea favorite. Green tea furthermore contains carotenoids, ascorbic acid – more commonly known as Vitamin C, Minerals and tocopherols. While there are many proven qualities of green tea extracts, some lesser researched effects have been observed, like reduction of LDL cholesterol, increasing the levels of norepinephrine, weight loss and additional antioxidant qualities.

L-Carnitine allows our bodies the opportunity to utilize fat as our main source of energy instead of simply for storage.

L-Tyrosine, a non-essential amino acid that is used to build protein. It is a precursor dopamine, as well as a precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine. The body makes L-Tyrosine from the amino acid phenylalanine. Since L-Tyrosine is a precursor of Dopamine, it may raise mental alertness, making it of great use in exercise programs.

Naringin, which is a citrus flavanoid that is found in grapefruit. Naringin is commonly used in energy supplements as it may extend the duration of the effects of caffeine.

Pantothenic Acid is actually a part of the Vitamin B complex, namely Vitamin B5 and is deemed an essential nutrient. It has a critical function in the synthesis and metabolism of core nutrients, such as fats, proteins and carbohydrates, and it forms the coenzyme – A, also called CoA, most notable for the role in oxidation and synthesis of fatty acids and pyruvate. The Greek origin of the name Pantothenic Acid already states that this Vitamin is found nearly everywhere, with prominent amounts in eggs, meat, legumes and whole grain cereals. In health and fitness circles the dietary supplement is very popular for its energy producing role, but also for the ATP process and for the maintenance of cholesterol and triglycerides levels in the body.

White Willow Bark, more accurately the bark of the deciduous tree, has been known since the ancient times for its medicinal properties. Already the ancient Egyptians, but also Hippocrates, Assyrians and Sumerians have recognized that the powder extracted from the white willow bark is a very potent remedy for fever, but active against pains and aches as well. Salix alba, which is the Latin name for the white willow, contains an active alcoholic beta glycoside that contains D-glucose and is named salicin. Salicin is metabolized in human body to salicylic acid and is very closely related to aspirin. When ingested it has a quinine like bitter taste. Salicylic acid is anti inflammatory and keratolytic, and is commonly used as an additive in weight loss products.