20-Hydroxyecdysone which is commonly known as 20E or ecdysterone is one of the most common molting hormones found in crabs, insects etc. It can also be described as an ecdysteriod hormone. This hormone helps in controlling the molting and change of arthropods. 20E can achieve all this because it occurs naturally. Various plants also have this hormone. This helps the plants in disrupting the reproduction and growth of insect pests. Physical performance can also be enhanced by using the 20E hormone in certain preparations. Although, research still terms the 20E as a steroid hormone and feels that it has the same possible side effects as a normal steroid. There are still a lot of unanswered questions as to what is the extent of effect of this hormone on mammals and humans. Therefore, much more research is needed before 20-hydroxyecdysone is available for consumption by humans.

6,7 Dihydroxybergamottin is a furanocoumarin. This ingredient is generally present in grapefruit. It is also present in bergamot oil from which it derives its name. To a lesser extent it is even available in other citrus fruits and essential oils. Consuming 6, 7 dihydroxybergamottin supplements have an affect on the metabolism of various pharmaceutical drugs. 6, 7 Dihydroxybergamottin inhibits isforms of cytochrome P450 enzyme, especially CYP3A4. It is because of this feature that the enzyme prevents oxidative metabolism of some drugs, which results in accumulation of the drug in the bloodstream. According to some clinical studies 6, 7 dihydroxybergamottin hamper the body’s ability to digest caffeine, thereby extending its presence in the body. Patients under medication must therefore avoid consuming grapefruit and related supplements.

6-Keto-Diosgenin, is a natural derivative of a group of composites called sapogenins. Alike ecdysterone, sapogenins are plant hormones that among showing many other positive health gains, show powerful anabolic properties and have no harmful side effects. 6-KETO diosgenin has been found in rats to have major anabolic effects with no change in prostate or testicular weight and no androgenic effects. The amount of information on this compound is limited. The compound 6-Keto-Disogenin is also been believed to increase speed of weight gain.

7-Keto-Diosgenin is extracted from wild yam and modified in a laboratory process to achieve the final structure. In a study conducted in University of Wisconsin in Madison it was discovered that 7-Keto-Diosgenin is a safe and natural metabolite of DHEA; it does not convert to testosterone or estrogen and supports various physiological processes. It is used in supplements because it stimulates the thermogenic enzymes of the liver and promotes basal metabolism. It helps in building more muscle mass and reducing fat percentage. The effect of 7-Keto-Diosgenin in immune and cognitive areas has also proven promising but the research is in preliminary stages.

Beta-Sitosterol, is a dietary phytosterol found in oils, vegetables and nuts. It has a chemical structure similar to that of cholesterol with a characteristic odor. Soluble in alcohols, it is found in black cumin seeds, pecan, avocados, saw palmetto, pumpkin seeds, cashew fruits, corn oils, rice bran, wheat germ and soybeans. Beta-Sitosterol reduces the blood levels of cholesterol and inhibits its absorption in the intestine. There are indications that it may help with the prevention and therapy for human cancer. There are side effects to this drug such as possible stomach aches, nausea, constipation, diarrhea or impotence.

DHEA is an endogenous steroid. It is the most abundant steroid in human beings. It acts on the androgen receptor directly and through its metabolites (androstenediol and androstenedione). These metabolities can undergo further conversion to produce the androgen testosterone and the estrogens estrone and estradiol. It is produced synthetically and used as a supplement because studies show that it can decrease cholesterol and other serum lipids. DHEA is used by muscle builders and athletes because it is believed to increase strength, lean body mass and testosterone levels, however, some researchers don’t agree with these claims.

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.

Naringin is the major flavonoid glycoside in grapefruit and gives grapefruit juice its bitter taste. It occurs naturally in all citrus fruits so it is also called citrus Naringin. It is used in medicine for its pharmacological effects such as an antioxidant and for blood lipid lowering. Research also shows that Naringin can be used for inhibition of selected drug-metabolizing cytochrome P450 enzymes, including CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. Its anti-cancer effects are also being studied by researchers. Naringin is treated with potassium hydroxide or another strong base, and then catalytically hydrogenated to make naringin dihydrochalcone, which is used as a sugar-free sweetener 300 times sweater then sugar.

Ponasterone in insects acts as a steroid hormone that is involved in their metamorphosis. They get their supply of Ponastrone in plants. In human, Ponasterone acts as an inducer for the production of Ecdysone in the system. It helps the body increase the production of protein at the cellular level that helps in the development and building of muscle tissues. Aside from increasing muscle mass, it also helps in burning body fats. Ponasterone may also help in improving work capacity, increase endurance and decrease physical fatigue. This is also ideal to women who wants to build muscles but wants to refrain from taking androgen supplements.

Silica is silicon dioxide, a trace mineral found in bones, teeth, skin, eyes, glands and organs. It also helps keep skin elastic. Silica works with calcium to maintain bone strength.

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.

Theobroma Cacao is grown in Costa Rica, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Venezuela, and many other islands such as Ceylon, Africa, Samoa and other regions having identical climates. Theobroma Cacao extract is found to be diuretic, antiseptic, parasiticide and is as well a folk remedy for coughs, burns, eyes, listlessness, fever, dry lips, pregnancy, malaria, rheumatism, wounds, snakebites and parturition. Theobroma Cacao is a forest species and is nurtured for being an oil rich seed that produces cocoa butter and cocoa. The seeds are cash crops and the prices of these seeds keep fluctuating. Theobroma Cacao identifies and commercializes with the seed crop. The byproducts are good for chocolate processing industry in making cocoa cake and cocoa shell. This also facilitates the cocoa growers as they can earn additional income. They are also used as binders for emulsifiers, fixatives and for pet food. The gum and pulp extraction is done in a single process.

Turkesterone is the analogue of a steroid hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone found mainly in insects. It is also referred to as a phytoecdysteroid having an 11a-hydroxyl group. Turkesterone has started gaining popularity because of a host of benefits that it brings along in an extremely low concentration. Some of the most commonly found benefits of turkesterone in human body are enhanced muscle to fat ratio, accelerated growth of fast and slow twitch muscles, faster and better removal of lactic acid from the body, improved bone growth and increase in RBC count in blood. Turkesterone is not available as commonly as many of the other stimulants are. Also, the combination of turkesterone with other ingredients has to be exact and properly balanced for best results. Turkesterone is generally obtained from insects and some plants which grow naturally in several East Asian nations.