3-Acetyl-7-Oxo-Dehydroepiandrosterone is a popular and new addition to many diet formulations because it helps burn more calories. It does this by encouraging the basal metabolism rate to climb so that more calories are burned both at rest and while working. It also works to keep fat from being stored. Of the class of DHEA steroid like compounds, this is the only one with little or no side effects and has been tested as a metabolism enhancer in human, double blind studies successfully adding credence to any claims made. It has been tested in various doses in both human and animal studies and the clinical trials done on humans found it tested safe at 200mg a day.

5-HTP is an amino acid which occurs naturally. It is sold in many countries including the United States not only as a diet supplement but also as an appetite suppressant, antidepressant and to abet sleep. 5 –HPT affects the serotonin synthesis present in the central nervous system and causes psychoactiveness. 5 – HPT is believed to increase the production of neurons in the serotonin; this in turn increases serotonin release and causes mood imrpovement. When administered along with decarboxylase inhibitor like carbidopa it increases the level of plasma. Nevertheless, several studies have come up with contradictory reports. While some has come up with theories about its effectiveness even in the absence of decarboxylase inhibitor, others indicate that 5 – HPT when combined with carbidopa could cause conditions similar to scleroderma.

Acetyl L-Carnitine- These nutrients are important to the body because of their capabilities of dealing with fatty acids. They change the fatty acids and other body components in substances that can create energy production

L-Tyrosine is a protein non-essential building block Although non-essential it is important for the structure of body proteins. It has a direct effect on neurotransmitters.