Banaba is a medicinal plant that grows in Asia. The leaves are known to be able to reduce blood sugar in the human body. It’s often used to treat diabetes as it contains a large amount of corosolic acid. It acts as a type of insulin which can be taken orally, such as in tea. Banaba also possesses no known side effects. This herb’s most active component, corosolic acid, helps to lower blood sugar levels. The higher the dosage of corosolic acid, the lower a person’s blood sugar levels drop. This makes it ideal in fighting diabetes and obesity and that’s why banaba is also used in many weight-loss products. It is believed that the lower glucose and insulin levels help reduce a person’s total caloric intake, which provides moderate weight loss.

Caffeine is extracted from coffee and tea during the process of decaffeination. Caffeine Anhydrous can be produced from dimethyl urea and malonic acid. It stimulates the central nervous system, enhancing the focus, concentration, and alertness, and warding off drowsiness. It is a mild diuretic and can also increase the metabolism. It increases the energy level and reduces fatigue. Aside from increasing mental alertness, it also helps in maximizing weight loss training. It stimulates the metabolism that helps the body to burn fat faster and uses the fat as energy. It also provides physical energy and delays the onset of fatigue.

Cha De Bugre, or Cordia salicifolia, is a plant native to South America and is found predominantly in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. Cordia Salicifolia Extract has been traditionally used there as a weight loss aid and generally as a stimulant drug. While the use of Cordia Salicifolia Extract is slowly gaining widespread interest, there have been limited studies done, which have indicated it as a stimulant, antioxidant, diuretic and a heart tonic. In Japan, a study has shown that Cordia Salicifolia Extract has strong inhibiting properties on the Herpes virus. Cordia ecalyculata, which is a synonym for Cordia salicifolia, is currently being marketed as a potent appetite suppressant, with missing research data equaling to a safe to use presumption. However, the heart tonic properties sound encouraging.

Chromium is a natural trace mineral in human nutrition and is needed for proper metabolism of sugar in humans. It is vital for metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. It helps move blood sugar from the bloodstream into cells to be utilized as energy and turn fats, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy. Chromium helps stimulate fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis, which are needed for brain function and other body processes. It activates numerous enzymes that are required to drive many chemical reactions essential to life. Chromium supplements also improve glucose tolerance in people with Turner's syndrome, a disease associated with glucose intolerance. It is also vital for insulin metabolism. It regulates hunger and decreases cravings.

Cocoa Theobromine is a mild stimulant. Cacao bean is high in specific antioxidants. Alkaloids theobromine and caffeine provide the stimulant effect of cacao and chocolate and contribute to bitter cacao flavor. Cocoa Theobromine helps stimulate the heart, and dilates blood vessels and relaxes smooth muscle, and has been utilized to treat high blood pressure, and hardening of the arteries. It can better the circulation within the placenta while blocking oxidative stress. It can also help an aging body maintain an erection longer. A combination of theobromine and some other chemicals in chocolate affects the serotonin levels in the brain. It cause stimulation of brain activity and heart rate.

Glucomannan, also called propolene, not to be confused with propylene, is a polysaccharide and mainly a straight chain polymer. It is widely used as a food additive, E number E425, with thickening and emulsifying characteristics. Glucomannan comprises almost half of the corm of the amorphophallus konjac plant, the so called “devil’s tongue” plant, native to warmer subtropical to tropical eastern Asia. Some studies have shown that this dietary fiber may hold multiple health benefits. It has been and currently is in clinical trials for treatment of constipation, obesity, cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. For weight control purposes, it has been observed that glucomannan promotes satiety when ingested, significantly reducing food cravings. It was also observed that when used with chitosan, glucomannan seemed to decrease serum cholesterol.

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.

Guarana- The active constituent of guarana is caffeine, which means that it should not be used alongside ephedrine as either a dietary aid or in order to stimulate performance. The American Food and Drug Administration has not tested its effectiveness or its purity as they do not class it as a drug. Guarana has many other names including Brazilian cocoa and may be a constituent of non alcoholic drinks imported from South America. Because of possible adverse reactions it is not recommended for anyone with a heart condition or who has kidney disease, high blood pressure or who suffers from anxiety.

Guggulsterone is considered as an active ingredient and this is actually a sterol of a plant which boosts up the body cholesterol amount to bile acids through the liver. These can be traditionally found in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. The tree – Guggul produce a resin sap and this have been utilised for 100 years in the traditional medicines of India. In the Modern medicine, it’s standardized for active components E and Z guggulsterones. Guggulsterones is been proven to stimulate thyroid gland, transforming T4 to T3. Gugglesterones, which is included in the Lipo 6, are actually synthetic; this must permit for wiser purity as well as more exact dosage. It could reduce the cholesterol, if they are taken in on regular bases.

Hoodia Gordonii derives from a leafy plant and is utilized to suppress ones appetite.

L-Theanine is an amino acid found in tea. It has calming effect, induces relaxation, prevents depression, and improves the mood. It helps in maintaining the ideal blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attack. It is beneficial in maintaining the brain functions and improves focus, alertness, and concentration. It increases the production of dopamine that helps in curbing the appetite and cravings. L-Theanine also improves the metabolism that aids in the burning of fat. L-Theanine also improves the immune function that protects the body against bacterial and viral infections. It also aids in regulating the blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels.

Maca Root is found in South America in high and elevated areas, particularly in Andes Mountains. It is a known adaptogen that helps the body adapt to external conditions. It has the ability to help the body deal with stress and strengthen the immune system, increase energy and endurance. It prevents chronic fatigue syndrome, alleviates depression and reduce anxiety. It also raises the testosterone levels in men that improve their libido and sexual performance. It also improves the circulatory system and speeds up wound healing. It is also beneficial in women because it alleviates the symptoms of menopause and helps regulate hormonal imbalances.

Magnolia Bark usage has been adopted from traditional Chinese medicine, where it was being used as an anti depressant. In conjunction with other ingredients, like Pinellia ternata, Poria cocos and Zingiber officinale, it has displayed effects that rival the ones of Prozac. Houpu, which is how Chinese call magnolia officinalis bark, contains polyphenolic compounds, mangolol, which is a bioactive compound with antifungal properties; and honokiol, a biphenolic compound which is known as an anxiolytic, anti-emetic, anti-depressant, antithrombotic and anti-bacterial. Honokiol in particular is a very potent anti-tumorigenic and neurotrophic compound, used to combat melanoma, leukemia, myeloma and sarcoma, as well as a multitude of cancers. It is also a known promoter of neurite outgrowth and has neuroprotective effects. There are no adverse effects known.