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- The bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid caffeine is found in tea, coffee, soft drinks, chocolates, pain relievers, and a variety of over the counter medications. It is a psychoactive stimulant drug that causes increased alertness by stimulating the central nervous system. For the same reason, many people feel more energetic after consuming it. It even elevates the mood but these effects do not last for long. The effects of caffeine usually last for about five to six hours, though caffeine sensitivity varies from person to person. It has been found that people who consume lot of caffeine on a daily basis soon develop less sensitivity and may need to increase their intake to enjoy the same effect. Being a diuretic, a person consuming caffeine may have to urinate more often.

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, which contains Capsaicin, a thermogenic substance. A thermogenic raises your core temperature, which allows you to burn more calories from food, particularly when eating a high fat meal.

Clary Sage Powder, also known as Salvia sclarea, is basically a biennial herb. It is a herb native throughout Europe and central and east Asia. Though, it was historically found in France, Switzerland, Italy and Syria. It reaches a height of one meter at the time of maturity. It has wooly texture leaves. The flowers on this herb appear in clusters on its stem and are often of the color pink, white or pale purple. Salvia sclarea is known to have an odor that appeals to some while at the same time are very unpleasant for the others. Majority of the salvia sclarea cultivation is done for the perfume industry in England, France and southern Russia. A lot specialty stores and scent shops sell the distilled essential oil obtained from salvia sclarea.

Cocoa Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Theobroma cacao. It is cultivated for its seeds which are present in its pod shaped fruits. The extracts from its seeds have a number of health benefits. They are also used to make chocolate. Studies show that Cocoa extracts contain a high level of flavonoids, specifically epicatechin, which may have beneficial cardiovascular effects on health. The ingestion of flavonol-rich cocoa is associated with acute elevation of circulating nitric oxide, enhanced flow-mediated vasodilatation, and augmented microcirculation. Researchers also found that consumption of Cocoa can reduce risk of cancer and can reduce elevated blood pressure.

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.

Cyanotis vaga is used mainly in body building supplements as decreases fat and increases lean muscle mass. It also improves performance. Cyanotis is also used for joint pains and rheumatisms. Ecdysterone is a phytochemical which is usually extracted from Cyanotis Vaga. It is used to promote amino acid to produce protein. Cyanotis Vaga is usually used in the form of Ecdysterone. Ecdysterone is extracted from Cyanotis Vaga and is used to improve liver function and stimulate muscle growth. Ecdysterone is also used in sports nutrition and is useful for overall fitness. It helps in the development of mature red blood cells and improves nerve function. Ecdysterone can be extracted from some other herbs as well but Cyanotis Vaga is a popular source of Ecdysterone as it is cheaper.

Dandelion - Taraxacum with the common name dandelion are common weeds, flowering plants that are found worldwide, but are native to the Old World, or the temperate areas of Europe and North America. Effects of the dandelion extract are multiple, for once, it is believed to be a diuretic, because of the salt and water excretion induction from the kidneys. It contains luteolin, a flavonoid and very common. It is very important as an antioxidant, feeding on free radicals, preventing inflammation and promoting the carbohydrate metabolism. It is believed that dandelion, or luteolin for that matter, plays a vital part in the prevention of cancer and that it is an immune system modulator. Besides other positive aspects, like lessening the effects of herpes, genital warts and also helping with problems regarding dyspepsia, liver and gallbladder, it helps with treatment of obesity prone patients.

Emblica Officinalis belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae and is a deciduous tree. Its fruit is famous for its medicinal properties in traditional subcontinent medicine and is popularly called Amla. It contains a number of important chemical constituents of which the foremost are vitamin C, a variety of amino acids and minerals. It also contains tannins which gives it antioxidant properties. In traditional medicine it is used as a cure in a number of situations; it gently stimulates the ejection of the bowels, relieves flatulence, promotes urine formation by the kidneys, improves sexual desire and performance, promotes hair growth and health, etc. Modern research has also reported it to posses’ antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties.

Evodia Rutaecarpa is a red color small fruit and this plant is found in Korea and northern china. It is cultivated in many places as ornamental landscaping plant. Evodia Rutaecarpa refers to a deciduous tree with woodlands and has shiny leaves with white flowers and small clusters. This fruit is used in healing. This fruit looks red in August and turns black in November. This is useful for medicines when it is the unripe stage. It can be used dried or fresh. Evodia Rutaecarpa fruit has a warm nature and is slightly toxic in taste. However, the fruit has good fragrance. Evodia Rutaecarpa extract or fruit is good to treat abdominal distress and this comprises of vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. It treats the morning diarrhea and stimulates the appetite. The interest in food that is lacking is also cured. Evodia is used as painkiller for headaches associated with vomiting and nausea.

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.

Ginger Root- Although used in cooking ginger is also used as a medicine. Medically it is a carminative, i.e. something that prevents the formation of intestinal gas, and as a stimulant, and is widely used for both colic and dyspepsia. Pregnant women are often recommended to eat ginger in the mornings in order to avoid morning sickness. It is generally safe to take although it is contraindicated in those taking Warfarin and also in those with gall stones as it can stimulate the liver’s production of bile. There is some evidence that ginger can ease arthritic pain and it is possible that it has blood thinning properties and may lower cholesterol levels

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 currently being promoted by the health conscious community as a weight loss product, which does not do this incredible concoction of helpful ingredients justice. Many green tea extracts nowadays exclude caffeine, to avoid the associated side effects and lower the ingestion of this legal addictive stimulant. The main characteristic of the green tea extract should be the antioxidative effect, which surpasses Vitamin C twentyfold. But the other traits are not to be forgotten, it is anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogen and anti-radiation. The unique combination of green tea catechins, derivatives of apicatechin, and flavonoids, which belong to the same family, are proven scavengers of free radicals and an unavoidable addition to any dietary supplement combination, body building or weight loss as the target objective.

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- Mainly grown in the regions of South Africa, Hoodia Gordoni similar to a cactus plant with no leaves is used for medical purposes. It has been more popularly used for weight loss purposes. In spite of it resembling a cactus plant, Hoodia Gordoni is actually a juicy Plant. It’s most famous for its unique ingredient named as “steroidal glycoside”, which is supposedly to be found only in Hoodia Gordoni. You could easily find one at a health store or may be in some famous diet pill such as “Trimspa”. A common misconception is that Hoodia Gordoni has no side effects, however it has been suggested that people with diabetes should be careful, while taking Hoodia Gordoni. It has the capacity to not only repress your appetite, but also your thirst. This can be dangerous as our body would feel dehydrated.

Horsetail Herb- Horsetail products have been known to increase the production of urine. There is only a small amount of research in humans specifically using horsetail grass stem. Because there is a scientific basis for horsetail working as a diuretic, horsetail likely does increase urine. It is not clear what dose is safe or effective. One study suggests that horsetail may increase the rate of bone formation and aid in calcium deposition into bone. However, this study was limited.

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 is a naturally occurring nutrient in the body that helps the body turn fats into energy. It is primarily produced in the liver and kidneys, and is stored in the muscles of the heart, brain, skeleton, and sperm. L-Carnitine is commonly used in supplements used by body builders. It helps increase and boosts the process of burning of fat in the body that gives energy, promotes a healthy cardiovascular system, proper circulation of blood and a healthy liver. It also helps suppress and reduce the appetite. It also helps those with chronic fatigue syndrome, increasing the focus, energy level, and reduces exhaustion.

L-Tyrosine is a non essential amino acid occurring in the body. L-Tyrosine may be created from the synthesis of phenylalanine which is also an amino acid. It is one of the building blocks of proteins in the body. It is also a precursor for several neurotransmitters such as L-dopa, dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. It helps treat and prevent illness such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and other such mood disorders. It also helps protect the body from free radical damages. It also helps protect the skin from UV rays damages on the skin by aiding in the production of melanin. It also helps in increasing the metabolic rate that speeds up muscle building and fat loss. It also increases the endurance.

Mucuna Pruriens- These are legumes extensively found in tropical surroundings of India and Africa. This enhances dopamine which is a neurotransmitter often linked with pleasure, sex drive, happiness and motivation. Mucuna Pruriens contains L-dopa; these L-dopa contains secretagogues which encourages ability of the body to stimulate in releasing growth hormones in human body. They help is enhancing creativity, increase sex drive, increase sperm production and testosterone and elevate mood. This herb is low in toxicity, though people are using it from centuries but no noticeable side effects have been reported as yet. Insomnia, heart beating rapidly and body temperature are few side effects caused in case high doses were consumed. If consumed in right doses there can be no side effects.

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 can help increase resistance against fatigue and can reduce stress. Classified as adaptogens among the herbs, it prevents different harmful impacts caused by physical and mental stress and illness. Rhodiola Rosea is particularly helpful for athletes because of its adaptogenic properties and its capability to enhance efficiency of mitochondrial respiration in skeletal muscle. It also improves mental work capacity and resists mental fatigue. Research has found that it helps protect against cancer. It can also be beneficial for people who suffer from high altitude sickness. Its intake can better endurance exercise capacity in young people and may also benefit people suffering from certain kinds of glucose level and cardiac conditions. Rhodiola Rosea helps prevent ischemic brain damage development.

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 belongs to the Combretaceae family, which is commonly known as vibhitaki. It is a dried fruit containing about 20 percent of both condensed and hydrolysable tannins. Its other constituents are b-sitosterol, lipids, saponins, gallic and ellagic acids and their derivatives, glycosides and various carbohydrates. It is used as laxative, antipyretic, and germicidal. It is helpful in a variety of conditions like cough, eye ailments, tuberculosis, dyspepsia, dysentery, diarrhoea, inflammation of the small intestine, flatulence, biliousness, liver disease and leprosy. It also helps cleanse the blood and promotes growth of hair.

Terminalia Chebula- When it makes a paste with water, Terminalia Chebula helps treat inflammation, can relieve pain, and have a purifying and healing ability for wounds. Its decoction as a lotion is surgical dressing for healing the wound earlier. It is an effective ointment to treat chronic ulcerations, ulcerated wounds and other skin diseases with discharge. Terminalia Chebula also helps enhance the appetite and can act as digestive aid and liver stimulant. It is beneficial for stomach. It works as a mild laxative and gastrointestinal prokinetic agent. It helps stimulate the liver and provides more protection to it by ejecting waste excretory products from intestines. It can also treat diarrhea. It works as anti-tumor and is effective in preventing the HIV virus.

Uva Ursi , is a diuretic (water reducer) that causes weight loss by causing the body to expel excess water. Uva Ursi is also used to treat urinary tract infections.

Vinpocetine, a derivative alkaloid of vincamine, is actually semi synthetic in nature. It is an extract from the It is an extract from the periwinkle vinca minor. Vinpocentine is used because it has neuroprotective effects and also helps in enhancing the cerebral blood flow. In Eastern Europe, it is also used as a drug to treat cerebrovascular disorders along with age related memory impairment. It is also extensively marketed as a supplement for vasodilation. It is also used to improve the memory since it plays the role of a nootropic. Vinpocentine is therefore used in supporting brain function. It helps in enhancing concentration and memory by activating cerebral metabolism. In the body building world, vinpocetine is often used a vasodilator. However, no research has been done so far on the effect of vinpocentine in the body building.

Yerba Matte Pronounced, YARE-ba MAH-tay, yerba mate is a shrub that belongs to the holly family. A Key Element in Lean Tabs Yerba mate contains the following vitamins, minerals and additional compounds: Vitamin A to Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin Niacin Vitamin B5 Vitamin B complex Minerals: Calcium Iron Manganese Magnesium Potassium Phosphorus Selenium Additional Compunds: Flavonols Polyphenols Antioxidants Pantothenic Acid and more The leaves of yerba mate have been found to offer strength while the stems inspire energy.