American Ginseng, used to strengthen the immune system, and increase strength and vigor. American Ginseng is considered to be an adaptogen, a substance that strengthens the body, helping it return to normal when it has been subjected to stress.

Citrus Aurantium is the Latin name for a citrus tree which grows bitter oranges. Traditionally being used by Chinese medicine and herbologists, the extract of the orange and the peel was used as a dietary supplement in concoctions with other herbs to suppress appetite. While other active ingredients of the citrus aurantium may contribute and even promote the effect, the main ingredient used in all weight loss products is synephrine, an alkaloid similar to ephedrine. It is a phenethylamine; it influences the alpha1 adrenergic receptor, constricting blood vessels, additionally increasing the heart rate and the blood pressure. In most cases the use of synephrine is paired with a diet and body building plan, where weight loss and muscle building is essential.

Garcinia Cambogia is a natural extract that comes from a fruit located in India and is prominent in a plethora of different natural weight loss products.

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.

Siberian Ginseng, also known as Eleutherococcus senticocus, is often labeled as ginseng but it is not a true ginseng. Siberian ginseng is more of a stimulant than real ginseng, so it is usually used for increased stamina and for boosting the immune system and immune system responses. Siberian ginseng is also inexpensive compared to real ginseng.

Vanadium is a chemical element that not much is known about but is being used as a dietary supplement and increasing insulin sensitivity.