*Do not use if allergic to shellfish
CHROMIUM
A highly absorbable mineral that helps you get
through sugar cravings, increases lean muscle
mass, and increases the rate at which you burn
stored body fat for energy. Chromium plays a
role in the metabolism of glucose, and is necessary
for energy production. Since this mineral assists
in the production of insulin, it helps to stabilize
blood sugar levels and can be beneficial both
for people with hypoglycemia and diabetes. It
is also crucial to the synthesis of cholesterol,
fats, and proteins.
White Kidney
Bean
A starch blocker - this product is derived from
the extract of the Northern White Kidney Bean.
It works by inhibiting the digestives enzyme
alpha amylase which is the last step for the
breakdown of carbohydrates. By inhibiting the
enzyme, you stop the carbohydrates from being
converted into glucose (sugar). By preventing
the absorption of a portion of carbohydrates
a person consumes each day, the calories and
sugar associated with those carbohydrates are
eliminated from the diet, which results in the
decrease of stored fats. The starch is excreted,
so there is no new glycogen to convert to fat.
CHITOSAN
It binds to the ingested fats
and passes them harmlessly out of your body.
By preventing the absorption of fat Chitosan
promotes weight-loss and Chitosan may help lower
cholesterol levels in the blood. Chitosan is
a naturally occurring shellfish fiber, which
has the ability to bind itself to fat. Diet
pills containing Chitosan assist weight loss
by grabbing dietary fat as it is being digested
in the intestines. The Chitosan (with fat attached)
is then excreted. Result? You consume less fat,
therefore fewer calories, therefore lose weight.
GREEN TEA
Because the active compounds, the catechins,
found in green tea are known to possess potent
antioxidant activity, they may provide beneficial
health effects by protecting the body from the
damaging effects of oxidative damage from free
radicals. A number of chronic disease states
have been associated with free radical induced
oxidative damage, including cancer, heart disease,
suppressed immune function and accelerated aging.
Vanadyl Sulfate
Vanadyl Sulfate is a compound designed to mimic
the powerful effects of insulin. It is used
in an attempt to boost strength levels and enhances
gains in muscle size and strength. When insulin
levels rise, especially in a post-exercise environment,
carbohydrate metabolism is potentiated, and
glycogen and protein synthesis is increased.
What does this mean for a weight-training athlete?
Simply put, by increasing the amount of glycogen
being stored in the muscles, post-exercise fatigue
recovery times are decreased.
Vanadyl finds its uses in mimicking
Insulin, much like ALA, It regulates blood-sugar
levels and helps the uptake of glucose into
the cells, instead of turning it to fat. So
it promotes the efficacy of creatine and protein.
Vanadyl sulfate is derived of the trace mineral
vanadium, and is in effect a salt. Users claim
they get an increased pump from it.
Lagerstroemia
speciosa
The most effective plant extract is from the
tropical botanical Lagerstroemia speciosa L.,
also known as Queen's flower, Pride of India,
and Banaba. The leaf tea or extract has been
used for centuries as an aid for blood sugar
control, as well as for weight loss. Glucosol™
is a unique formulation that contains the extract
from this tree, from leaves containing high
levels of corosolic acid, the active ingredient.
CITRUS AURANTIUM
Citrus aurantium research citrus aurantium benefits
citrus aurantium for weight loss
Citrus aurantium is commonly referred to as
bitter orange. Zhi shi is the immature dried
fruit of citrus aurantium. Zhi has bee used
in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat chest
congestion and stimulate gastrointestinal functions.
Extracts from citrus aurantium
contain a rare combination of five adrenergic
amines: synephrine, N-methyltyramine, hordenine,
octopamine, and tyramine. These amines stimulate
beta-3 cell receptors with minimal effect on
other alpha and beta receptors. This could indicate
that citrus aurantium increases metabolic rate
without affecting heart rate or blood pressure.
Stimulation of these beta-3 receptors
elicits the breakdown of fat. Simultaneously,
this stimulation causes an increase in the metabolic
rate – thermogenesis – which burns
calories. Citrus aurantium may also act as an
appetite suppressant.
Garcinia cambogia
Hydroxycitric acid, the active ingredient in
the herbal compound Garcinia cambogia, competitively
inhibits the extramitochondrial enzyme adenosine
triphosphate–citrate (pro-3S)-lyase. As
a citrate cleavage enzyme that may play an essential
role in de novo lipogenesis inhibition, G cambogia
is claimed to lower body weight and reduce fat
mass in humans.
Gymnema sylvestre
Is a woody climbing plant that grows in the
tropical forests of central and southern India.
The leaves are used in herbal medicine preparations.
G. sylvestre is known as periploca of the woods
in English and meshasringi (meaning “ram’s
horn”) in Sanskrit. The leaves, when chewed,
interfere with the ability to taste sweetness,
which explains the Hindi name gurmar—“destroyer
of sugar.”
Chamomile
Common Use: Chamomile is often used as an excellent
gentle sedative, useful and safe for anxiety
and insomnia. Indigestion and gastritis are
said to be eased with chamomile. Also used to
ease flatulence and dyspeptic pains.
Korean Ginseng
Has a high content of the Rg1
group of Ginsenosides which are arousing, stimulating
and cause an increase in motor activity. This
root has also been of benefit in conditions
of tiredness, weakness, debility, convalescence,
low resistance and aging. It acts on the adrenal
and pituitary glands to help them respond to
stress more rapidly and is also used to increase
mental and physical work capacity, increase
concentration and mental activity, enhance mental
acuity and intellectual and physical performance
and benefit the immune system among other things.
Licorice
root
Has been called "The Great
Detoxifier." It acts on the endocrine system
and the liver as an anti-hepatotoxic effective
in treating hepatitis and cirrhosis. Also as
an expectorant and anti-inflammatory it is useful
in coughs and bronchitis. A recent study found
that licorice root actually stimulates the production
of interferon, that critical chemical in the
immune system that could be the key to preventing
and treating many immune response deficiency
diseases. A group of Russian researchers have
found that licorice root inhibits the growth
of certain tumors. Licorice root also possesses
estrogenic activity, and is said to be beneficial
as a uterine tonic and to induce normal ovulation
Nettle Leaf
Common Use: Nettles are one of the most widely
applicable plants available. They can effect
a wide range of problems and act as an excellent
general detoxifying remedy and whole body tonic.
Nettles are a rich source of trace elements,
absorbing and accumulating them. Because of
their rich nutritional content, (this includes
minerals, vitamins, iron and chlorophyll) they
have traditionally been used for anemia, exhaustion,
debility and to help people recuperate. The
high content of silicon present has made nettles
highly beneficial in stimulating hair growth
and improving the condition of the hair and
especially the skin
Tangerine Peel
This herb is thepeel of the ripefruit of Citrusreticulata
Blanco and many other species of the citrus
genus(family Rutaceae). It is mainly produced
in the provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, and Sichuan.
The peel is collected after being peeled off
the ripe fruit, dried in sunlight or at a low
temperature, cut into shreds, and used un-prepared
Properties/Actions: Anodyne, Aperitif,
Digestive, Diuretic ,Expectorant, Febrifuge,
Sedative, Refrigerant, Stomachic
Sarsaparilla
Root
Common Use: Sarsaparilla is a widely applicable
alterative, and has a great reputation as a
blood purifier. It may be used to aid proper
functioning of the body as a whole and in the
correction of such diffuse systematic problems
as skin (psoriasis) and rheumatic conditions
(chronic rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis).
It has also been shown to contain chemicals
with properties that aid testosterone activity
in the body
Peppermint Leaf
Peppermint is a widely used digestive
aid that reduces gas. The leaf of peppermint
is a diaphoretic, used for cold and flu with
fever.
Peppermint is a widely used digestive
aid that reduces gas. Recent research has highlighted
this herb as a treatment for irritable bowel
syndrome.
