Alpha Lipoic Acid is known as an antioxidant that is naturally made by the body. It is found in every cell, and helps to turn glucose which is a form of sugar into energy.

Bitter Melon Extract is a vine the fruit of which is one the most bitter of vegetables. This Asian staple has been used for hundreds of years for such ailments as sluggish digestion, dyspepsia, and also constipation, although it can sometimes make ulcers and heartburn worse. It is a mild inflammation modulator and a demulcent. So it rarely has such a negative effect. It is used by both Asians and Colombians for the prevention and treatment of malaria. Studies have shown that it does have anti-malarial activity.

Fenugreek is an herb and a spice, whereby the leaves are used as an herb and the seed as spice. Historically the use of fenugreek can be traced back to 4000 BC in Iraq, Bronze Age Kingdom of Judah, and was found in desiccated form in the tomb of Tutankhamen. The use is very widespread, from being a common ingredient in curry, to the inexpensive use as a maple syrup surrogate product ingredient in the United States, this herb and spice has found its way into many cuisines all over the world. Fenugreek seeds were used in the traditional Chinese medicine bearing the name Hu Lu Ba. They contain considerable amounts of the polysaccharide galactomannan, but also diosgenin, yamogenin, togogenin, neotigogens and gitogenin. Further components are volatile oils, mucilage and alkaloids, including trigonelline and choline.

Garcinia Cambogia- Gambooge, a subtropical version of the Garcinia genus and native to Indonesia, is the local name for garcinia cambogia. It bears a pumpkin like yellow coloured fruit, which extract, together with the rind, is in India a curry condiment. Extracts are also being used in several herbal appetite suppressants, but also in some energy providing products and supplements. In the body building community, besides the weight loss properties of garcinia cambogia, the main component, hydroxycitric acid, or HCA, seems to increase the levels of lipolysis in athletes. HCA may even prove to be more effective in combined use with carnitine and pyruvate. In India, garcinia cambogia was traditionally used to treat edema, constipation, irregular menstruation and against intestinal parasites. Further uses include combating rheumatism and bowel related troubles.

Gymnema Sylvestre is native to India, predominantly in tropical forests of India. This herb has traditionally been used in the Indian eclectic alternative medical system as the naturopathic treatment for diabetes. The active ingredients or bioactive constituents are a group of gymnemic acids, which have antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory as well as antisweetener properties. If used for a while, gymnema sylvestre, or rather the gymnemic acids, have the effect of reducing the blood sugar level. These glycosides are found in an extract of the leaves and it seems that the acids have a similar structure to saccharose. Besides the gymnemic acids, the plant contains also saponins, quercitol, stigmasterol and also some amino acid derivatives, namely trimethylamine, betaine and choline. When the leaves of gymnema sylvestre are chewed, you temporarily lose the ability to taste sugar.

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.

N-Acetyl L-Cysteine is used by the body to manufacture the detoxifying substances glutathione and glutathione peroxidase which protect the body from free radicals and toxins. Cystiene is also considered a preventative or antidote for some of the negative effects of alcohol, including hangover and liver damage. It has a counteractive effect on the poisonous effects of acetaldehyde which is a by-product of alcohol and responsable for most of the negative effects and long term damage to the liver.

Safflower Seed Oil can help one lose weight. Its constituents include fiber, vitamins and minerals, which are helpful in increase metabolism and filling appetite at the same time. It is rich in Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin E that works as an antioxidant, and Vitamin A. Safflower seed provides essential fat, carbohydrates, and protein. Safflower seed oil has a high linoleic acid content, about 75 per cent, and a low linolenic acid content. Research has found that linoleic acid improves availability of calcium to body's cells, virtually acting like a vitamin. Since Safflower oil helps lower blood cholesterol, it be be consumed by people suffering from cardiovascular disorders. If taken with almonds and honey, it can treat constipation. Safflower seeds can benefit people with sexual weakness by enhancing sexual vigor and thickening semen.