Avena Sativa which is commonly knows as oat, is a cereal grain grown for its seeds. They are eaten both by humans and livestock. Humans consume oats in form of oatmeal or rolled oats where as livestock like horses, cattle and chicken eat it in its natural form. Oats where first consumed domestically in the bronze age of Europe. Oats can be consumed in a number of different forms. It can be grounded to make oat flour or it can be crushed to make oatmeal. A lot of people around the world eat oats as porridge. But a lot of bakery goods are produced with the help of oats. Oatmeal cookies, oat bread are just a few of them. Oats are not just used for eating purposes. They are used o make drinks as well. Countries around the world use oats to make different kinds of drinks. The most famous of them is the beer produced in Britain.

Caffeine, is a naturally produced medicine from the seeds and leaves of many plants. It is also produced unnaturally to add to certain foods. Caffeine is termed as a medicine because it arouses the central nervous system, causing enhanced alertness. Caffeine gives most people a short-term energy boost and bump up mood. Caffeine is present in tea, many soft drinks, coffee, chocolate, and pain relievers and other over-the-counter medicines. Caffeine tastes very bitter in its natural form. However, most caffeinated drinks undergo processing to cover-up the bitter taste. You may feel caffeine’s effects for up to 6 hours though it is not stored in the body.

Eucommia Longifolia is an herbal supplement derived from a flowering plant that is commonly used in countries in Southeast Asia. It enhances the production of the hormones, particularly testosterone. This helps enhance sexual performance and increase the libido. It is also commonly used by body building athletes because the increase in testosterone levels leads to an increased muscle strength, size and enhanced physical endurance. The higher the testosterone level, the larger and leaner muscle is developed and formed. It also helps maintaining and promoting weight loss. It also improves energy output, enhances the mood, and fatigue. It is also used for its anti-hypertensive, antioxidant, and anti-gastric properties.

Tribulus Terrestris refers to an herb used in India and China as traditional medicines for centuries. Tribulus Terrestris contains active compounds known as steroidal saponins, and these are basically found in the leaf. The tribulus consists of furostanol and spirostanol glycosides. People use Tribulus Terrestris for erectile dysfunction as well as low libido. This has gained popularity owing to sports performance improvement. This is available in Russia and Bulgaria as it enhances the testosterone hormone levels, estrogen and DHEA. Tribulus Terrestris supplements taken for four weeks showed no effect on the hormones of the male sex. Preliminary studies heightened the sexual behavior in animals and yet the studies have not confirmed its effect on human beings. However, Tribulus is popular as an aid for sports performance as it shows no effect in exercise performance or body composition. Tribulus do not show any significant change in fat or body weight and this difference can be felt by experiencing strength in the leg press. Conversely, nursing or pregnant women should avoid taking Tribulus.

Yohimbe is an evergreen tree which grows in Africa. Traditionally yohimbe is used as an aphrodisiac but it also acts as a powerful antioxidant. It’s usually taken in the form of tea or capsules or tablets. It is also used for impotence, depression, sexual problems in both men and women, in high blood pressure, low blood pressure and for chest pains. Yohimbe bark is also used to treat fever, cough and leprosy. It is also used as an anesthetic to dilate pupil, to prevent heart disease and as a hallucinogen. Yohimbe also helps in weight loss as it contains nor-epinephrine which increases metabolism. Yohimbine an active ingredient taken from bark of yohimbe is used in drugs to treat various disorders.