7-Keto, or 7-oxo-DHEA, as it is less commonly known, was developed through the research of the steroid dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, and the correlated aging effects. DHEA metabolite 7-Keto, discovered as 3b -Acetoxyandrost - 5 - ene-7, 17- dione roughly sixty years ago, was just recently developed as the DHEA supplement. DHEA is the most common steroid, naturally appearing in the human blood. The DHEA levels in blood decline with the age, therefore a DHEA supplement may make sense even outside the body building circles. Touted as not hormonal and not androgenic derivative of DHEA it is supposed to activate thermogenic enzymes, thereby increasing the metabolic rate, which leads to an increase in burned calories per day, no matter if actually working out or not.

Bioperine is derived from the extract of Piper nigrum L (black pepper) or Piper longum L (long pepper). Bioperine activates the thermogenesis process that generates energy at the cellular level. This process also helps in burning of fats. It also increases the absorption of nutrients and vitamins. It ensures that the body benefits and is able to efficiently use the nutrients from the food. It also boosts the metabolism that makes it effective in weight loss and maintenance. Because of the boost in metabolism, it also provides the body an increased supply of energy. It also aids in the proper digestion.

Citrus Aurantium, More commonly called "bitter orange", which is taken from unripe oranges. Research shows that citrus aurantium can increase the metabolic rate without affecting heart rate or blood pressure, breaks down fat, burns calories and may act as an appetite suppressant.

Coleus Forskohlii is a member of the mint family that has been linked to decreasing allergy symptoms, increasing fat metabolism, as well as relaxing the arteries and smooth muscles.

Dandelion is a group of flowering plants which are found in Europe, Asia and North America. Two of the dandelion variants are worldwide spread weeds and can be seen flowering almost throughout the year. Seeds of the dandelion plant are produced without pollination, creating offspring with identical genetic material. Luteolin, a flavonoid, is a powerful antioxidant, is a secondary metabolite of dandelion and is believed to possess strong properties as an anti-inflammation agent, modulator of the immune system and promoter of the carbohydrate related metabolism. Furthermore it is thought to have significant anti-carcinogenic properties. Dandelion has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for liver detox, but in recent times there is evidence that dandelion may also be able to normalize sugar levels in blood.

Guarana has in recent times received widespread popularity because of an energy drink. It is actually a climbing plant in the family related to maple and is native to the Amazon region, predominantly in Brazil. It is a flowering plant with big leaves, but the fruit is the most prominent component, not bigger than a coffee bean. Guarana fruit has about the double content of caffeine when compared to the coffee bean. Besides the cognitive and fatigue reducing effects of caffeine, guarana displays also other interesting properties, such as the assistance in a weight loss program; namely, guarana affects the perception of the satiation, making the person feel full sooner. Further antioxidant and antibacterial effects have been noted as well. In combination with linoleic acid, guarana has shown fat cell reduction effects in mice.

Yerba Matte is potent and refers to a drink that is brewed with dried leaves. It belongs to the holly family that is an evergreen member. This grows in Peru, Argentina, Brazil and Chile. This is as well found in plenty in Paraguay. The Yerba Mate plant is considered as stimulant, aromatic, astringent, bitter, purgative, diuretic and good for inducing sweat and reducing fever. Yerba mate contains many minerals and vitamins. The Yerba Mate leaf has nutrition and antioxidants in plenty and hence North Americans prepare strong tea using this leaf. Yerba mate powder is used to boost immunity and to detoxify blood, restore hair color, combat fatigue, tone nervous system, stimulate mind, control appetite, retard aging, reduce stress and as well eliminate insomnia. The tea is preferred with sugar or some people add mint and few replace the water with milk. The extraction can be done repetitively so that the properties stay beneficial.