Gelatin constitutes the shells of pharmaceutical capsules in order to make them easier to swallow. Gelatin is a translucent, colourless, brittle, nearly tasteless solid substance, extracted from the collagen inside animals' connective tissue. It has been commonly used as a gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical, photography, and cosmetic manufacturing.

Hoodia Gordonii- Mainly grown in the regions of South Africa, Hoodia Gordoni similar to a cactus plant with no leaves is used for medical purposes. It has been more popularly used for weight loss purposes. In spite of it resembling a cactus plant, Hoodia Gordoni is actually a juicy Plant. It’s most famous for its unique ingredient named as “steroidal glycoside”, which is supposedly to be found only in Hoodia Gordoni. You could easily find one at a health store or may be in some famous diet pill such as “Trimspa”. A common misconception is that Hoodia Gordoni has no side effects, however it has been suggested that people with diabetes should be careful, while taking Hoodia Gordoni. It has the capacity to not only repress your appetite, but also your thirst. This can be dangerous as our body would feel dehydrated.

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.

Silicon Dioxide.