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, a central nervous system stimulant used in Lean Tabs as an aid to stay awake, for mental alertness due to fatigue or, in combination with other ingredients for pain relief, and as a power and energy accelerate. Caffeine is available alone as a non-prescription drug over the counter medication, in combination with other non-prescription drugs, and in prescription drug combinations for relief of pain and headache. Like Ephedra, caffeine acts to increase mental alertness while providing additional energy for weight loss and exercise training. Caffeine is more than a stimulant as it goes deep into muscles to provide long lasting power while delaying the onset of muscle fatigue. Also great before working out, caffeine fights fatigue and helps you get ready for your workout. For dieters feeling sluggish that need just a little something extra to get them through the day, caffeine is the obvious no-calorie stimulant solution. Many products containing caffeine anhydrous contain as much caffeine as one or two cups of coffee. It is recommended to limit the use of caffeine containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking caffeine supplements as excess caffeine intake may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness and occasional rapid heart beat.

Caralluma Fimbriata is a nutritious vegetable used by many. It is also eaten raw or in the form of pickle. It is the ideal food for hunters and travelers as it quenches one’s thirst, increases the stamina and is easy to carry. Caralluma Fimbriata extract pills aid weight loss. Past studies reveal that the pill has helped decrease appetite and the circumference of the waist as well. The extract of caralluma fimbriate if taken in proper dosage delivers good results. This plant has helped saved countries from severe famine, therefore is known as ‘famine food’ as well. Consuming caralluma fimbriata in small quantities is good enough to keep a person well-sustained and alive. Caralluma fimbriate belongs to the Apocynaceae family and has many great uses, some of them medical and other common.

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 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.

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 used to prevent digestive disorders and has anti-inflammatory characteristics. It also keeps the blood thin so that the nutrients pass through the body with ease.

Garcinia Cambogia, native to Southeast Asia, is a tropical fruit which belongs to the citrus family. This Indian and African fruit is extremely popular for its extract hydroxycitric acid. Without suppressing your appetite or stimulating the brain, this acid acts as an effective weight loss supplement. It not only provides the required energy but also improves the signaling system of the body. When the signaling system gets better, the brain is informed by the body that it is full. This system is not very active in obese people, which is why they eat a lot. Garnicia Cambogia extract of hydroxycitric acid is more effectual when used with chromium. The intake of chromium in western countries is very low, due to which people become diabetic or obese.

Ginger Root has been used as herbal medicine in India, Asia, and Arab countries for a long time. People in China have been using this knotted, thick, underground stem or rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale to improve digestion for over two thousand years. Ginger was also found effective in the treatment of health conditions such as heart problems, arthritis, colic, and diarrhea. Ginger is also a popular cooking spice in different cuisines. The magic herb can also help a great deal in pregnancy, motion sickness, and cancer chemotherapy since it aids in preventing or treating nausea and vomiting associated with it. Many women consume ginger to reduce the pain during menstrual periods. Ginger is also used to reduce inflammation and combat inflammation-related problems such as arthritis and ulcerative colitis. You may buy fresh ginger root or go for other variations like ginger extracts, capsules, and oils.

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 increases energy expenditure and affects fat oxidation, which therefore promotes weight loss by increasing the body's metabolism.

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 is a plant sterol found in the resin of the guggul plant, Commiphora mukul. It acts as an antagonist of the farnesoid X receptor, which was earlier believed to result in decreased cholesterol synthesis in the liver.

Hoodia Gordonii, which although popular, has no published randomized controlled trials in humans to show hoodia is safe or effective in pill form. One study published in the September 2004 issue of Brain Research found that injections of p57 (The Active ingredient in Raw, Fresh Cut Hoodia, not dried) into the appetite center of rat brains resulted in altered levels of ATP, an energy molecule that may affect hunger. The animals receiving the P57 injections also ate less than rats that received placebo injections. However, this was an animal study and INJECTIONS IN THE BRAIN are very different from oral consumption, so it cannot be used to show that oral hoodia can suppress appetite in humans. Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent (a cactus of the aloe family) found in the Kalahari desert of South Africa. Most Hoodia Gordonii products contain very little, if any of the active ingredient needed to suppress hunger. Real Hoodia is very rare and is even an endangered plant. Most importantly, Hoodia has only demonstrated any effect in fresh, raw pieces of the plant. The effectiveness of powdered Hoodia has yet to be shown and may actually increase hunger. It's main use is as a cheap alternative to the more expensive weight loss herbs, which are the only alternative left after the banning of ephedra. Most supplement manufacturers can not use the more expensive weight loss herbs because it will result in a product that would be too expensive to compete with other more popular inexpensive diet supplements.

Horsetail Herb- Horsetail is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soil in the North America continent, Asia and Europe. Horsetail plants contain ancient lineage and are widely used in various roles. In the middle ages, the clumps of horsetail were employed as scouring pads that facilitates in iron cookware and hard pewter dishes cleaning. The horsetail has silicon content at highest levels and is significant in binding protein molecules as well as other connective tissues present in the human body. The horsetail properties as per clinical studies in Europe state that fractured or broken bones can be healed quicker if the patients take horsetail supplements. Horsetail reduces osteoporosis incidences and has health benefits linked. Athletes suffering from dislocated joints, sprains, torn ligament injuries can take advantage of getting cured by supplementing it with horsetail herb in their diet. The horsetail dosages are three tablets every day until it is completely healed. Bleeding problems can also be stopped if tea is consumed with this herb and similarly urinary problems can as well be treated.

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 helps to metabolize food into a source of energy to be burned for weight loss purposes.

L-Tyrosine is a common amino acid and a para-isomer of tyrosine. It is deemed organic because of the carbon atom present and it is nonessential to survival, but works as a building block of protein. It is also viewed as a precursor of dopamine, which has several effects, like offsetting fatigue, mental and physical, as well as increasing the impression of well being. When the amino acid phenylalanine is broken down, L-Tyrosine can be won completely naturally. Besides being a precursor of the aforementioned neurotransmitter dopamine, L-Tyrosine is also deemed a precursor to some adrenal hormones, namely epinephrine and norepinephrine. In body building circles this supplement is popular to offset fatigue after a hard training or competition, but also to raise mental alertness while working out.

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 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.

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 , popularly known as the “golden root” in Russia has been considered an effective treatment for stress and depression. This adaptogenic herb enhances resistance without changing the normal biological function of the body. Rhodiola is found in Asia and Europe’s artic areas at high altitudes. Scandinavian and Russian countries have been using its roots to cure poor attention span and fatigue for centuries. Rhodiola rosea is also effective in improving mood by enhancing mental and physical performance. There are several compounds in Rhodiola rosea which makes it so effective. It includes rosavins along with active components like tyrosol and rhodioloside. This supplement is available in the form of tablet or capsules that can be taken once or twice on a daily basis. You can also increase the dosage if needed.

Taurine is basically an amino acid that is not formed by the body. It is found freely in the bloodstream and in tissues. It is also found in abundance in the skeletal system, the heart and the nervous system. During times of extreme physical activity, the amounts of taurine in the body are depleted. Taurine has a tendency to act as a metabolic transmitter and can also be used as a detoxifying agent. It has been added to a number of products for infants as well. The popular energy drink ‘Red Bull’ is well known for its taurine content. Taurine is also recommended for use by people who suffer from manic depression. Taurine is tested and has proven to be an extremely safe dietary supplement.

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 or the bearberry is a plant known for centuries for its benefits in urinary tract infections. The crushed leaves of the plant are used for preparing a medicinal product. It contains a number of important chemicals--arbutin, hydroquinone and tannins. The antimicrobial properties of the plant extracts help lower urinary tract and bladder infections but require alkaline conditions to be efficacious. Care should be taken in the use of the product because hydroquinone is toxic to the liver. Tannins present in the extracts have the ability to shrink tissues like the mucous membranes, thus contributing to the control of inflammation.

Vinpocetine, a memory enhancer. Vinpocetine makes cerebral microcirculation (blood flow) easier, increases brain cell ATP production, and increases useability of glucose and oxygen.

Yerba Matte, actually yerba maté, as it is called in Brazil, or Ilex paraguariensis in Latin, is a small tree or a shrub which can grow to fifteen meters. It is found naturally in South America, mainly in south of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile. Foliage is evergreen, and the flowers are rather small, additionally there is a smallish fruit of red color. A tea like brewing in warm water, not boiling, is a popular drink in the native area, similar social gathering is common, akin to tea time practice in the United Kingdom. Yerba matte has several xanthines alkaloids which are related to caffeine, but although chemically identical to caffeine the mate xanthine cocktail provides different results, for instance it relaxes smooth muscle tissue and stimulates heart tissue. Yerba Matte is a potent ingredient in Lean Tabs.