Blue-Green Algae.

Brown Algae.

Caffeine is extracted from coffee and tea during the process of decaffeination. Caffeine Anhydrous can be produced from dimethyl urea and malonic acid. It stimulates the central nervous system, enhancing the focus, concentration, and alertness, and warding off drowsiness. It is a mild diuretic and can also increase the metabolism. It increases the energy level and reduces fatigue. Aside from increasing mental alertness, it also helps in maximizing weight loss training. It stimulates the metabolism that helps the body to burn fat faster and uses the fat as energy. It also provides physical energy and delays the onset of fatigue.

Cocoa Seed Extract, which is standardized for caffeine, tyramine, phenylethylamine and theobromine. Cocoa seed extract is thought to possibly help speed up the metabolism and provide feelings of fullness.

Green Tea Extract is very popular with the health conscious community, mainly because of the broad antioxidant features, which are provided by the green tea catechins. It is a very popular nutritional supplement, much more popular than regular green tea, because several green tea extract products have no caffeine. Caffeine is actually contained in larger quantities in green tea than in coffee. Besides the already mentioned catechins, further polyphenols are included in the Asian tea favorite. Green tea furthermore contains carotenoids, ascorbic acid – more commonly known as Vitamin C, Minerals and tocopherols. While there are many proven qualities of green tea extracts, some lesser researched effects have been observed, like reduction of LDL cholesterol, increasing the levels of norepinephrine, weight loss and additional antioxidant qualities.

Guarana- The active constituent of guarana is caffeine, which means that it should not be used alongside ephedrine as either a dietary aid or in order to stimulate performance. The American Food and Drug Administration has not tested its effectiveness or its purity as they do not class it as a drug. Guarana has many other names including Brazilian cocoa and may be a constituent of non alcoholic drinks imported from South America. Because of possible adverse reactions it is not recommended for anyone with a heart condition or who has kidney disease, high blood pressure or who suffers from anxiety.

Huperzine A- The Chinese herb most popularly known as “Huperza serrata” consists of a chemical, which we know as Huperzine A. This chemical has been used as a medicine and especially for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Huperzine A functions similar to a Cholinesterase substance. Similar to the medications prescribed by FDA, Huperzine A also increases the level of acetylcholine. In fact Huperzine A is considered to be more effective when compared to placebo. Huperzine A has been successful to show some improvement in the behavior, memory and cognition of Alzheimer’s sufferers. However, one can’t be under the misconception of Huperzine A being an effective treatment for all cases of Alzheimer’s disease as there is no proper evidence to support it yet.

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.

Oolong Tea, which is a traditional Chinese type of tea that falls somewhere in between green and black in oxidation. and shares the same health benefits of green tea.

Sage Leaf Extract.

Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin~

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.

Wakame Leaf- Wakame is basically edible seaweed. It is a sea vegetable mainly consumed in Japan as part of the miso soup. Wakame is mainly grown and consumed in Japan and Korea. In recent times, wakame has also been cultivated in France. The leaves of the wakame are used for cooking in Korean and Japanese cuisines. They should be cut before cooking as they tend to expand. The dishes containing wakame leaves often contain soya sauce or rice or plain vinegar as a dressing. The leaves are also eaten as a side dish to tofu or as a salad vegetable with cucumber. Wakame is generally distributed dried or salted in both Japan and Europe. Wakame is also known as a good source of omega 3 fatty acid. It is known to contain high amount of calcium, iodine, thiamine and niacin.

Yerba Matte has a level of caffeine and is therefore a stimulant aids in toning, balancing and strengthening the body, aids in digestion, calms and balances nerves and is also used to help treat allergies and sinusitis.