Cassia Extract, also known as Cinnamomum aromaticum or Cinnamomum cassia, is a species in the Family Lauraceae, a very close relative of Cinnamomum verum, or cinnamon. Just like the more famous true cinnamon, the aromatic bark is being used as a spice. Cassia trees are evergreens and can grow up to fifteen meters tall. Interestingly enough, in the United States and Canada, Cassia is sold as cinnamon, the spice, and the true cinnamon, the C. verum, is largely unknown. It is native to Asia, mainly south of China, India, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Cassia bark is one of the fifty fundamental herbs of the traditional Chinese medicine and recent studies have established that Cassia extract may lower the fasting blood sugar. The caused insulin sensitivity is due to the ingredients polyphenols.

Creatine Alpha-Ketoglutarate is also known as Creatine AKG. It is formed by combining ordinary creatine molecule with an alpha-ketoglutarate molecule. Creatine bound to the AKG molecule is preferred over regular creatine because AKG is a Krebs cycle intermediate which means that it can easily enter muscle cells, bringing with it more creatine directly into targeted cells. Higher creatine concentrations in muscles provide greater strength and stamina during workouts. Since creatine-AKG uses AKG as a transporter, the problem of transporter downgrade is also eliminated. Bodybuilders and athletes use creatine primarily for increasing stamina but some research also associates higher creatine levels with increased muscle gains.

Creatine Decanoate is made by combining ordinary creatine and Decanoic Acid. The molecular weight of Creatine is 150 and that of Dcanoic acid is 172 so it is about 46% Creatine. The primary use of Creatine Decanoate is by athletes and bodybuilders to provide increased stamina and strength but some studies also show that it helps in gaining lean muscle. Creatine Decanoate is preferred over ordinary Creatine because decanoic acid is a fatty acid, forming a salt with creatine, which increases its lipophilicity. Since distribution of drugs from fatty tissue is usually slow, one may develop a long-acting injectable form of creatine (called a depot injection).

Creatine Ethyl Ester is an organic compound formed by the reaction of alcohols and carboxylic acid. The standard creatine monohydrate is effective in increasing the muscle strength, lean muscle and endurance. Creatine ethyl ester is absorbed by the ability of the cells as the body does not absorb it properly. This is the reason that creatine is taken in large dosages. Creatine ethyl ester is a monohydrate associated with ester. This ester has the significance as it is found in the animals fat tissue. Creatine supplements are blended with protein powder. However, if it is taken for a longer period, the body stops producing it naturally and completely depends on the supplement. The creatine monohydrate shows no reports having side effects. Women also take creatine, but consulting the doctor is recommended. Ethyl ester decreases the amount of retained water as it is made with typical fatty acids that occur naturally. Hence, less creatine is stored as water weight out of the nutrient pocket.

Creatine Monohydrate is an organic acid that is naturally found in humans. First discovered in 1832, the primary function of creatine monohydrate is to help in supplying energy to the muscles. About half of the stored creatine monohydrate in the body comes from food sources, mostly meat. Vegetarians tend to show lower levels of creatine monohydrate since vegetables don’t contain this acid. However since meat tends to contain high levels of saturated fat which is not good for the heart, one way in which creatine monohydrate can be made available is through supplements. In fact many body builders take creatine supplements to help in increasing muscle mass. Creatine monohydrate has also been shown to cause slight increase in strength in those with neuromuscular disorders and is now being considered as a therapy for several diseases like Parkinson’s, Huntington’s etc. especially because it is considered safe and so far has exhibited no side effects.

Grape seed is the seeds of the ordinary grapes. They are used primarily because they have polyphenols recognized as anti oxidants. Research confirms numerous health benefits of grape seed extracts; they limit lipid oxidation, thus controlling high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. Grape seeds contain phenolics, which are useful in treatment of heart disease because they inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce inflammation, however, the results are preliminary and more research is being done to confirm these facts. A polyphenol contained in grape seeds is resveratrol which may inhibit cancer cell growth and proliferation, and it may also be active against HIV by inhibiting expression and replication of the genome of the virus.