Bioperine, a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (black pepper) or Piper longum L (long pepper). It contains 95 percent of piperine. Bioperine is used in conjunction with other herbs or vitamins to increase their absorption and digestion to make them more effective.

Capsaicin is used in several skin preparations and is used to relieve pain. It is available in the market in various forms such as ointments, creams, gels, liquids, lotions, sticks and pads under marketing names such as Capsagel, Zostrix, Arthricare for Women and Icy Hot Arthritis Treatment. A very astonishing fact is that capsaicin happens to be the active part of chili peppers. Though it is an irritant producing burning sensation on any tissue that comes in contact with it, it depletes substance P. Substance P transmits impulses of pan to the brain. It relieves pain due to diseases such as osteoarthritis, diabetes neuropathy and rheumatic arthritis. Capsaicin has not had any drug interactions till date. But this does not means that it can never have any interaction with any other drug. It is always best to confirm with your doctor if you really need to use capsaicin. Also, it is best to use this drug only in specified quantities.

DHEA is an endogenous steroid. It is the most abundant steroid in human beings. It acts on the androgen receptor directly and through its metabolites (androstenediol and androstenedione). These metabolities can undergo further conversion to produce the androgen testosterone and the estrogens estrone and estradiol. It is produced synthetically and used as a supplement because studies show that it can decrease cholesterol and other serum lipids. DHEA is used by muscle builders and athletes because it is believed to increase strength, lean body mass and testosterone levels, however, some researchers don’t agree with these claims.

Evodiamine- Tetradii Fructus, the fruit of the evodia plant, also known as Tetradium rutaecarpa, contains an active element that has recently been identified as evodiamine. This chemical compound is believed to be somewhat similar to capsaicin, the active compound found in the chili peppers. Some studies suggested that this vanilloid receptor agonist may interact with thermogenin, otherwise known as the uncoupling protein 1, UCP1, which is able to generate heat by a mechanism called thermogenesis. Tetradium rutaecarpa has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for weight loss purposes and current studies seem to verify this information. Evodiamine has been embraced as a dietary supplement directed at weight loss, predominantly by the body building circles. This supplement is deemed to have energy burning and fat reducing, as well as diuretic properties.

Forslean is extracted from the roots of the Coleus forskohlii. It is a popular ingredient in many weight loss and bodybuilding supplements because recent research shows it to initiate a chemical process in the body that results in burning of energy and fat cells. Forslean is shown to increase thyroid activity, which increases metabolism. Increase in metabolism results in burning of more calories, thus helping users lose weight. Some research also claims that Forslean can increase muscle gains in body builders while burning fat at the same time. It is also claimed to cure mood disorders.

Fucoxanthin is the new dietary supplement which is growing in demand with every passing day. It is a carotenoid found in edible brown and red seweed like hijiki (Hijikia Fusiformis) and wakame (undaria pinnatifida). Fucoxanthin helps the process of weight loss and burning of fat. Also available as a nutritional supplement, Fucoxanthin has been explored by experts for weight loss. Based on research it has been found out that Fucoxanthin tends to target UCP1 protein for increasing the rate of abdominal fat burning. It also helps in the stimulation of DHA production which thereby results in reduction of bad cholesterol, increases insulin sensitivity and improves triglycerides. Fucoxanthin also affects your body’s ability to process energy, which means that while unhealthy fat is being burnt you can maintain a high energy level.

Green Tea Extract- For thousands of years, Green Tea has been used for the purpose of medicine in countries such as China and India. The leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant are allowed to dry after being lightly steamed. The leaves are steamed as the properties of the plant are retained through this procedure. The extract has a number of varying health benefits, inclusive of properties that assist the body in fighting cancer and body protecting antioxidant effects. Green tea also offers protection against digestive and respiratory infections. It reduces health affecting LDL cholesterol, increases the levels of HDL cholesterol that is good for the body. Along with keeping control of the content of blood sugar in the body, it also helps burn fat in the body by boosting the metabolic rates.

Guggulsterone- Commiphora wightii, or the so called Guggul tree is a flowering shrub or rather a small tree which can grow up to a size of 4 meters. Once very common in India, it is now there listed as endangered, but not in northern Africa or elsewhere in central Asia. It was very popular in the Indian Ayurvedic medicine, but also currently in the western medicine for treating of heart problems. The hydrocarbon secretion of Guggul contains a plant sterol, guggulsterone, which in the human body seems to act as an antagonist to the farnesoid X receptor. Furthermore, guggulsterone is active in increasing the natural thyroid production. This in turn stimulates the metabolism and may raise the body temperature, burning stored excess fat.

Razberi-K is a ketone unique to raspberry. Raspberry is rich in bioactive elements that are good for health. It is beneficial in reducing fats in the body. It helps decrease fat levels in the body in two ways: by reducing absorption of dietary fat and; by enhancing liplysis induced by norepinephrine. Research has found that increasing lipolysis can help boost glycerol release, enhancing translocation of hormone sensitive lipase in fat cells. Due to its fat burning ability, it is beneficial in weight reduction. It also has the capability of enhancing metabolic efficiency and decreasing production of harmful free radicals in the body.

Synephrine is an active compound that may be found in the fruit called Citrus aurantium or Zhi Shi in Chinese. Its chemical composition is similar to ephedrine and pseudo-ephedrine that may be found in most over the counter cold or allergy medications, weight loss and energy supplements. Unlike ephedrine, Synephrine is considered to be semi-selective sympathomimetic that targets tissues such as fats instead of the heart. It also helps the metabolism without the negative effects of ephedrine to the nervous system. It also increases the energy level, helps the body burn fat and promotes weight loss. It also aids the body to increase the quickness of caloric expenditure.

Wakame Leaf- Wakame is basically edible seaweed. It is a sea vegetable mainly consumed in Japan as part of the miso soup. Wakame is mainly grown and consumed in Japan and Korea. In recent times, wakame has also been cultivated in France. The leaves of the wakame are used for cooking in Korean and Japanese cuisines. They should be cut before cooking as they tend to expand. The dishes containing wakame leaves often contain soya sauce or rice or plain vinegar as a dressing. The leaves are also eaten as a side dish to tofu or as a salad vegetable with cucumber. Wakame is generally distributed dried or salted in both Japan and Europe. Wakame is also known as a good source of omega 3 fatty acid. It is known to contain high amount of calcium, iodine, thiamine and niacin.