Alpha Lipoic Acid is also known as ALA or Lipoic acid or thiotic acid. This is considered as fatty acid, which is naturally found in each cell of our body. This acid transforms the glucose to energy. This is even an antioxidant, component which neutralizes potentially dangerous chemicals known as free radicals. Well, this is considered to be unique because it works in fat and water, different from the other usual antioxidants vitamins E and C as well as this can recycle antioxidants like glutathione and vitamin C after these have been utilised. Alpha Lipoic acid boosts the glutathione formation. Glutathione is considered to be a significant antioxidant which supports your body to eliminate potentially dangerous substances.

Bitter Melon Extract is a vine the fruit of which is one the most bitter of vegetables. This Asian staple has been used for hundreds of years for such ailments as sluggish digestion, dyspepsia, and also constipation, although it can sometimes make ulcers and heartburn worse. It is a mild inflammation modulator and a demulcent. So it rarely has such a negative effect. It is used by both Asians and Colombians for the prevention and treatment of malaria. Studies have shown that it does have anti-malarial activity.

Chromium Picolinate is a combination of chromium and picolinate acid. Combined with exercise, it is commonly used to lose weight through reducing appetite, increasing metabolism rate and melting fats. This, however, has not been proved clinically. It is also believed to increase energy, life span, prevent acne and improve a person’s mood. Being considered a natural alternative to steroids, it is recommended to athletes. Chromium is found in fish, poultry, whole-grains, cheese and meat. It helps in the proper working of cells by improving the efficiency of insulin. Picolinate acid helps in the proper absorption of chromium. A combination of chromium picolinate and other supplements may be risky, hence professional advice should be sought before using it. Pregnant or nursing women should also be careful.

Coleus Forskohlii, contains forskolin, a labdane diterpene which boosts cAMP. Forskolin performs a variety of cellular functions like inhibiting release of histamine, stimulating the thyroids as well as burning fat. The plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is readily found in the mountainous terrains of Asia. Forskolin, a root extract of the plant Coleus forskohlii also has many clinical uses. It is used to treat ailments like asthma, angina, epilepsy, cardiovascular dilation to name a few. Since the plant is known to promote fat loss, it is also used in various weight loss and body building supplements. Forskolin aids weight loss by controlling the enzyme, responsible for burning fat. Moreover, by increasing the production and release of thyroid hormones, it enhances the body’s metabolism to burn more fat.

D-Pinitol is found in the leaves of a plant called Bougainvillea spectabilis. It is a form of B vitamin inositol. D-Pinitol is widely used for its property of acting like insulin. It is used by diabetic patients as it does not add calories when consumed and is able to reduce blood glucose levels which are important for a diabetic patient. It is also used in treatment of neurological disorders, syndrome X and certain pre-diabetic conditions. It is used in sports nutrition as it improves glucose metabolism. This improves the storage of glycogen and helps increase energy levels, endurance and muscle mass. Because of their ability to increase muscle mass it’s widely taken by body builders and is also used to treat people suffering from muscle wastage.

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.

Gymnema Sylvestre is an herb that has shown to reduce blood sugar and is used by some to reduce sugar cravings as it seemingly reduces the sugar taste when placed in the mouth.

Magnesium Stearate is coommonly used as a filling agent in the manufacture of capsules and tablets, such as vitamins, the source of this ingredient is typically bovine. However, there is an increasing number of vegetarian options in which the product specifically indicates it contains magnesium stearate from vegetable sources.

Selenium is considered good for health if taken in small amounts. It is a trace mineral which when incorporated into protein, makes selenoproteins that helps stop cellular damage due to free radicals. The major source of selenium is plant foods and its content in the food depends on the selenium content in the soil where it was grown. Also known as selenium acid, selenium sulfide and selenium yeast, this mineral is available in seafood and meat products. The main function of selenium is to work with vitamin E in order to maintain the elasticity and preservation of tissues. It not only helps in improving the supply of oxygen and blood to the muscles in the heart but also slows down the aging process by enhancing endurance.

Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid that occurs in many animal and vegetable fats and oils. Stearic acid is useful as an ingredient in making candles, soaps, plastics, oil pastels and cosmetics, and for softening rubber. Stearic acid is used to harden soaps, particularly those made with vegetable oil. Even though stearic acid is a saturated fat, studies have suggested that it has little effect on blood cholesterol levels, because such a high proportion is converted to oleic acid.