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Caffeine is the most widely available legal psychoactive stimulant drug. Also known as theine, methyltheobromine and trimethylxanthine, this xanthine alkaloid is not only found in coffee beans, but also in guaranine that is derived from guarana, mateine derived from mate, theine which is found in various teas and the kola nut, which is the base flavor of various Cola soft drinks. It stimulates the central nervous system, where it restores alertness and wards off drowsiness. Caffeine is also know to display certain diuretic properties, is an ergogenic, an atagonist of the adenosine receptors, and a cAMP levels increasing factor. It seems that caffeine helps prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease and in the long run lowers the possibility of developing a heart disease.

Citrus Aurantium, More commonly called "bitter orange", which is taken from unripe oranges. Research shows that citrus aurantium can increase the metabolic rate without affecting heart rate or blood pressure, breaks down fat, burns calories and may act as an appetite suppressant.

Ephedra Viridis (Stems).

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.

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.

Hoodia Gordonii derives from a leafy plant and is utilized to suppress ones appetite.

L-Carnitine , which transfers long-chain fatty acids, like triglycerides into mitochondria , which is then oxidized to produce energy. L-Carnitine is commonly used for burning fat, increasing energy, improving resistance to muscle fatigue and suppressing appetite.

Magnesium is essential to all living cells and is a vital component to a healthy diet. Calcium absorption for the body largely depends on magnesium to facilitate this.

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.

White Willow Bark, more accurately the bark of the deciduous tree, has been known since the ancient times for its medicinal properties. Already the ancient Egyptians, but also Hippocrates, Assyrians and Sumerians have recognized that the powder extracted from the white willow bark is a very potent remedy for fever, but active against pains and aches as well. Salix alba, which is the Latin name for the white willow, contains an active alcoholic beta glycoside that contains D-glucose and is named salicin. Salicin is metabolized in human body to salicylic acid and is very closely related to aspirin. When ingested it has a quinine like bitter taste. Salicylic acid is anti inflammatory and keratolytic, and is commonly used as an additive in weight loss products.