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Bergenia Root Extract. Bergenia Root Extract is used for it's main active ingredient, called bergenin. Bergenin is used for stomach and intestinal health.

Caffeine may be the most popular legal addictive stimulant that is available to mankind. Besides coffee, tea, guarana and kola nut have excess amount of this xanthine alkaloid, which is actually acting as a psychoactive drug. In several plants, caffeine is an effective insect repellant, but this trimethylxanthine is deemed by the Food and Drug Administration as generally safe food substance. It is an antagonist of adenosine receptors. The effect of caffeine is individual and may more or less increase the ability to perform physical and mental labor. It reduces the effects of fatigue and may in long term help predominantly men reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. It has also been observed that caffeine has nootropic effects, furthermore, regular consumption of caffeine may significantly reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Caralluma Fimbriata- This herb is claimed to be used over centuries in India to suppress appetite and hence considered to be the best for those whose occupation is hunting. Caralluma Fimbriata resembles a cactus plant and is considered to be a member of the cactus family, yet it’s extremely succulent. It’s great for those who want to loose weight and also lower their blood sugar. For ages, it has been included in the diet of Indians and they either use it as a cooked vegetable or even mix it in their pickle. There are some who also eat it raw. By blocking the activity of various enzymes, it helps blocking the formation of fat hence, the fat reserves are burned. There are no side effects by the use of Caralluma Fimbriata as proven by Ayurvedic studies.

Cayenne Fruit Extract (Latin Name: Capsicum annuum) is abundantly grown in East Africa, India, Mexico and the United States and is perhaps the most valuable and useful herb in the entire herb family. Being extremely beneficial for the entire digestive system, heart, and also the circulatory system, this hot pepper can help in promoting the overall well being of the body. When used in conjunction with other herbs, cayenne acts as a catalyst thereby increasing the effectiveness of other herbs. Apart from being a good source of vitamins A and C, it is also an important source of B complexes, organic calcium and potassium that are believed to be beneficial for the cardiovascular system. In fact, many people consider carrying cayenne supplements wherever they go just in case there is an emergency or a heart attack.

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Cocoa Seed Extract, which is standardized for caffeine, tyramine, phenylethylamine and theobromine. Cocoa seed extract is thought to possibly help speed up the metabolism and provide feelings of fullness.

Corida Salicifolia- Cha De Bugre, or Cordia salicifolia, is a plant native to South America and is found predominantly in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. Cordia Salicifolia Extract has been traditionally used there as a weight loss aid and generally as a stimulant drug. While the use of Cordia Salicifolia Extract is slowly gaining widespread interest, there have been limited studies done, which have indicated it as a stimulant, antioxidant, diuretic and a heart tonic. In Japan, a study has shown that Cordia Salicifolia Extract has strong inhibiting properties on the Herpes virus. Cordia ecalyculata, which is a synonym for Cordia salicifolia, is currently being marketed as a potent appetite suppressant, with missing research data equaling to a safe to use presumption. However, the heart tonic properties sound encouraging.

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Dandelion - Dandelions are perennial wild plants with jagged leaves, which are dark green in color and bright yellow flowers. Dandelions cannot be easily removed due to their long taproots. They can easily spear all over the place, because its seed pass due to wind and also when they get suck to your clothes, hair, shoes etc. if you want to get rid of dandelions then you have just one choice, pull them out right from their roots with your hands. Dandelions can be very beneficial as they are rich in vitamin C and iron. You can eat it they way you want to, cook it, fry it, steam it, sauté it or simply just eat it raw.

Emblica Officinalis

Evodia Rutaecarpa contains the extracts of the plant Tetradium, which is a genus in the family Rutaceae, also known as the Bee bee tree, or Evodia. This extracts contain a chemical which is called evodiamine, which seems to influence the uncoupling protein 1, also called thermogenin, which is involved in the process allowing energy to be burned as heat. Evodiamine is actually a bioactive alkaloid, used by the traditional Chinese medicine for ages under the name Wu Chu Yu in connection with weight control and fat burning solutions for overweight to obese people. Evodiamine seems to interact with vanilloids, with the effect that the uptake of fat is lowered, but at the same time the fat burning rate is increased, resulting in actual weight loss.

Garcinia Cambogia, which is used for the active ingredient, Hydrocitric Acid or HCA. It is extracted from the garcinia cambogia fruit, similar to an orange. It is commonly used as an appetite suppressant. Hydrocitric acid or HCA is a "lipogenesis inhibitor," which means that it slows down the production of fat from the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins. This means that more calories are burned as energy and less are turned into stored fat. Studies on animals and humans have shown that HCA can suppress fat production and reduce appetite.

Ginger Root refers to the rhizome of a plant called zingiber officinale that grows in moist and fertile tropical soil. Ginger is an underground stem extending to 12 inches above the ground. The ginger root has pungent phenol compounds and volatile oils. This is widely used as a medicine in Indian, Asian and Arabic herbal traditions. Ginger, in China is used to cure stomach upset, nausea and diarrhea since ancient times. Ginger is of great use to cure arthritis, diarrhea, Colic and heart conditions. Besides the medicinal value, Ginger is one of the indispensable ingredients as cooking spice and is also recommended to cure headaches, common cold, symptoms like flu and also painful menstrual periods. Ginger is widely used as medicine as it treats nausea, vomiting related to travel sickness, cancer chemotherapy and pregnancy. Though, there are effective medicines today, ginger root retain its position for its medicinal properties. It is also beneficial for heart disease as it reduces cholesterol and averts blood clotting. The ginger products are manufactured using dried or fresh ginger root and these are obtainable in extracts, capsules, tinctures and oils. Ginger is used in tea and in various drinks and foods.

Green Coffee Extract- Diet Pills are not always a recommendable way to lose the excess weight. One needs to switch to more natural extracts as a supplement to loss weight like the Green coffee extract. Diet pills that carry green coffee extracts are very effective in a unique way. This enhances fat burning ability in the body while discouraging burning carbohydrates that are stored as fat in body. Studies have proved that volunteers have on an average lost about 11 pounds in 2 months while consuming diet pills containing Green Coffee extracts. The body is not under any stress while consuming Green Coffee extract diet pills. They are safe to consume and have been tried and tested methods of loosing weight effectively.

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.

Griffonia Seed , also known as L-5-HTP, is produced naturally from the Griffonia simplicifolia trees in West Africa. Africans have been using the extract for centuries for a natural wound healer and cure for kidney infections. L-5 Hydroxytryptophan has traditionally been used for many other treatments as well, including as a combat for stomach problems, to produce a higher libido, and as an internal cleanser. In recent times, L-5 Hydroxytryptophan’s best attribute has been its indication to increase serotonin levels in the brain, which means it works similarly to many antidepressants on the market, but in a natural form. This increase in serotonin provides users with a sense of serenity and calm as it is a natural tranquilizer.

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.

Hoodia Gordonii is an extract from the Hoodia plant of South West Africa. It is one of the fore runners in weight loss programs. Quenching thirst and providing energy are two of the numerous uses of the plant extract. The extract reduces gastric acid output in the stomach to a large extent, ranging from 40 – 60%. Aside from repressing hunger, Hoodia raises the overall energy levels in the body and will make a person feel completely healthy – both mentally and physically. Hoodia Gordonii is known to be extremely effective and does not have side effects such as dizziness, causing an increase of the heart beat or body temperature and sleeplessness. Hoodia Gordonii, however, should not be used during pregnancy and by nursing mothers.

Horsetail Herb- Horsetail is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soil in the North America continent, Asia and Europe. Horsetail plants contain ancient lineage and are widely used in various roles. In the middle ages, the clumps of horsetail were employed as scouring pads that facilitates in iron cookware and hard pewter dishes cleaning. The horsetail has silicon content at highest levels and is significant in binding protein molecules as well as other connective tissues present in the human body. The horsetail properties as per clinical studies in Europe state that fractured or broken bones can be healed quicker if the patients take horsetail supplements. Horsetail reduces osteoporosis incidences and has health benefits linked. Athletes suffering from dislocated joints, sprains, torn ligament injuries can take advantage of getting cured by supplementing it with horsetail herb in their diet. The horsetail dosages are three tablets every day until it is completely healed. Bleeding problems can also be stopped if tea is consumed with this herb and similarly urinary problems can as well be treated.

Jojoba is most popularly known to produce high quality oil and is a woody bush found more commonly in the regions of northwestern Mexico, Southern Arizona and Southern California. Jojoba is found to be dioecious, which means you might find separate plants with male flowers and for female flowers. Compared to male flowers the female flowers are smaller in size and there is color difference as well. Male flowers are found to be yellow where as, female flowers are pale green in color. Jojoba oil is great for those who suffer from the problem of back acne. Jojoba oil is antibacterial in nature. Its wax esters share a great resemblance with our skin sebum and so it’s considered to be very effective.

L-Carnitine - The body’s fat is turned into energy by the help of L carnitine. Its production in the body is done by the kidneys and the liver. However, it’s found to be stored and present in the brain, sperm, heart and skeletal muscles. The amount of L carnitine or cartinine produced in ones body is sufficient for conversion of fat into energy. However, some people might have deficiencies in cartinine production. Carnitine has several benefits however it must not be taken without doctor’s prescription. Carnitine has been useful in the treatment of stable angina and there is evidence to support this. Apart from this, it has also found to be useful for someone who had a heart attack or heart failure.

L-Tyrosine is a common amino acid and a para-isomer of tyrosine. It is deemed organic because of the carbon atom present and it is nonessential to survival, but works as a building block of protein. It is also viewed as a precursor of dopamine, which has several effects, like offsetting fatigue, mental and physical, as well as increasing the impression of well being. When the amino acid phenylalanine is broken down, L-Tyrosine can be won completely naturally. Besides being a precursor of the aforementioned neurotransmitter dopamine, L-Tyrosine is also deemed a precursor to some adrenal hormones, namely epinephrine and norepinephrine. In body building circles this supplement is popular to offset fatigue after a hard training or competition, but also to raise mental alertness while working out.

Mucuna Pruriens, also called Velvet Bean, is a peptide that may promote HGH release as it contains 7-10% L-dopa. Serotonin has also been found in the leaves and fruit of the Velvet Bean plant. Increases in HGH levels may stimulate muscle growth and fat burning capabilities.

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.

Olive Leaf Extract, which contains the phytochemical oleuropein. Oleuropein breaks down to elenolic acid, which has an anti-bacterial effect and may interfere with the critical amino acid production that is essential for viruses.

Rhodiola , popularly known as the “golden root” in Russia has been considered an effective treatment for stress and depression. This adaptogenic herb enhances resistance without changing the normal biological function of the body. Rhodiola is found in Asia and Europe’s artic areas at high altitudes. Scandinavian and Russian countries have been using its roots to cure poor attention span and fatigue for centuries. Rhodiola rosea is also effective in improving mood by enhancing mental and physical performance. There are several compounds in Rhodiola rosea which makes it so effective. It includes rosavins along with active components like tyrosol and rhodioloside. This supplement is available in the form of tablet or capsules that can be taken once or twice on a daily basis. You can also increase the dosage if needed.

Taurine is an organic acid which is one of the primary ingredients of bile, found in the lower intestine as well as in small amounts in the tissues. Taurine is an important element as it is required for fat digestion through the emulsification of dietary fats. It is also needed for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins as well as the control of cholesterol serum levels. Taurine is also needed for the proper use of sodium, calcium and potassium in the body. Cell membrane integrity is also maintained with the help of taurine. Apart from these, research has shown that taurine can be very helpful in managing anxiety, hyperactivity, reduced brain functioning etc. Studies have also revealed that along with zinc, taurine is essential for proper vision. In case of a taurine deficiency there is vision impairment along with problems with fat metabolism, however since the body can synthesize the minimum amount of taurine required, this is a rarity.

Terminalia Belerica

Terminalia Chebula

Uva Ursi is obtained from one of nature’s most powerful astringents, Uva Ursi. Uva Usi is a very strong herb and should be used only in those times when an immediate intervention is required. What makes Uva Ursi extract special is that it contains several different chemical compounds which are active against many pathogens found commonly in urinary tract infections. Thus Uva Ursi etract is thus used in many ways including as an antiseptic, astringent, and a diuretic. Using the Uva Ursi extract provides support to the urinary tract, bladder, liver and kidney function. It also helps soothe, strengthen and tighten irritated and inflamed tissues, as well as help treat infections like cystitis, urethritis and nephritis. The Uv Ursi extract is got from the tough leathery leaves of the plant. However since the leaves are almost impervious to water, the best way of getting the extraction is an overnight decoction. Uva Ursi extraction can also be taken as capsules or as a tincture.

Vinpocetine is a compound that is derived from a substance found in the leaves naturally called vincamine. Vinpocetine was established in 1960s. This was available in Japan and Europe with prescription and in Canada and the United States it was available in health food stores as well as online as dietary supplement. Vinpocetine increases the blood circulation and reduces the impairment in the brain. Vinpocetine is given to people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease as a complementary treatment. It enhances the use of oxygen in the brain and protects the brain cell from damage. Thereby it works in enhancing the blood flow towards the brain. Vinpocetine prevents strokes and memory disturbances. Vinpocetine is useful in improving, hearing, eyesight and also in alleviating problems that are connected to menopause. Vinpocetine has effect on the damaged areas in the brain and is also an anti-oxidant. So it shields the brain from aging. The dosage recommended is 5mg tablet twice or thrice daily.

Yerba Matte has a level of caffeine and is therefore a stimulant aids in toning, balancing and strengthening the body, aids in digestion, calms and balances nerves and is also used to help treat allergies and sinusitis.