Apple Cider Vinegar is a vinegar type made by fermenting apple cider. In this process the sugar present in the apple cider gets broken by the yeast and bacteria into alcohol and vinegar. Apple cider vinegar consists of acetic acid as well as citric, lactic and malic acids. Apple cider vinegar is yellow brown in color and is sold unfiltered. This unfiltered apple cider vinegar is available in the health food stores and also in grocery stores. The other vinegar types are white vinegar, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar and rice wine vinegar. They are used in cooking as well as are good for health purposes. Apple cider vinegar was believed to have been used by Hippocrates as health tonic and the American soldiers also made use of the same to combat indigestion ad pneumonia. The intriguing aspect of this vinegar is that it has abundant health benefits. It can decrease the blood glucose levels. It is effective for people suffering from diabetes and weight loss.

Chitosan, dietary supplement made from chitin, a starch found in the skeleton crabs and other shellfish. Chitosan is believed to be able to bind and therefor stop the absorption of a very small amount of fat when taken before a meal high in fat.

Chromium Picolinate is, besides chromium polynicotinate, a nutritional supplement designed to avoid or treat chromium deficiency. Insulin requires some modest levels of chromium in order to utilize glucose in healthy individuals. There is no record of chromium deficiency occurrences in regular population, only prolonged dieters in clinically observed and controlled obesity reduction treatments have registered any. Clinical trials have suggested that chromium picolinate may have antidepressant qualities, when applied to patients with atypical depression. Further observation signaled a reduction in carbohydrate cravings and seemed to regulate appetite. These results led to the incorporation of chromium picolinate into supplements for athletes who are working on body development and are looking to lose weight. It has been also observed that chromium picolinate is able to boost the blood levels of insulin for a limited time.

Garcinia Cambogia is a natural extract that comes from a fruit located in India and is prominent in a plethora of different natural weight loss products.

Guarana contains a significant amount of guaranine, a substance that is similar to caffeine found in coffee beans. It helps stimulate the adrenal glands and increase the production and release of hormones such as epinephrine, norepinephrine (adrenaline), and dopamine. This helps the metabolism of the body that enhances fat loss, and increases energy and endurance. It helps the body burn the fats to be used for energy. It aids in fighting stress, weakness and fatigue. As a stimulant, it also improves mental alertness, clarity, focus, concentration, and memory retention. Guarana also also improves the libido or sex drive in both men and women. Guarana also contains tannins that help prevent diarrhea and soothes the digestive system.

Gymnema Sylvestre is at home in India, predominantly southern and central tropical forests, and has been widely used in traditional Indian medicine as a herb for naturopathic treatment of diabetes, but also in connection with digestive problems, obesity, hyperglycemia, anemia and high cholesterol. It is known to block sweetness receptors in the tongue and is widely considered a sugar blocker. It is also able to reduce cravings for carbohydrates, such as sweet tooth, by simply chewing the leaves of the plant. Main active components are so called gymnemic acids, which are a group of oleanane type saponins. Dammarene saponins, also an ingredient, are gymnemasides. It has been observed that gymnemic acids display some antidiabetic, anti inflammatory and anti sweetener effects, making it an interesting weight control agent.

Magnesium is the chemical element found in the periodic table with the atomic number 12. This alkaline earth metal is one of ten most common elements in the known universe and also very prominently present in the human body. It manipulates polyphosphate compounds, most prominently the DNA, RNA and the ATP. Numerous enzymes rely on magnesium ions to function properly. Most common application of magnesium in medicine may be the addition to antacids and laxatives. This metal is not found as a free element naturally on Earth, generally the metal is obtained through electrolysis of magnesium salts. The most common deficiency in the United States with staggering two thirds of the population is the magnesium deficiency. Magnesium can be obtained through vegetables, tea, cocoa, cereals, coffee, nuts and spices.

Phaseolus Vulgaris, also known as White Kidney Bean Extract. Phaseolus vulgaris is believed to change the digestive process that converts starch to sugar, lowering the calories and carbohydrates absorbed from high carbohydrate foods (Technically, but the amount is very small).

Zinc is an essential mineral that is used in many healing processes to speed up the healing process in instance that include sunburned skin, diaper rash and helps prevent premature aging of the skin.