Banaba , Lagerstoemia speciosa, is a deciduous, tropical, flowering tree and having large, oblong, dark-pigmented thick leaves. It had been used in the Philippines as an herbal medicine to treat diabetes, to induce urination (diuretic) and vomiting (emetic/purgative). The subject of modern studies on banaba delves on its corosolic acid content. Corosolic acid has been shown to have antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties making it suggestive of being a hypoglycemic agent. Corosolic acid, a plant insulin, is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpine that may be involved in cellular uptake of glucose, thereby decreasing glucose plasma levels. Several studies on animals have shown this effect but further studies on human are yet to be made. Aside from corosolic acid, banaba leaves also contain ellagic acid derivatives like ellagitannins. Along with fiosin B, and reginin A and lagertroemin, ellagitannins were found out to be possible glucose transport enhancers, thereby potentiating the hypoglycemic effects of corosolic acid. Since there is inadequate data on pharmacology and toxicology, pregnant and lactating women are advised to avoid use of this herbal supplement.

Chromium Dinicotate Glycinate is a combination of chelated nicotinic and glycine. Chromium by itself, plays an important role with regards to how the body uses insulin to burn carbohydrates, sugar, fats and proteins to turn it into energy. Chromium Dinicotate Glycinate can help in weight loss and lowering cholesterol level by suppressing appetite. It is also beneficial in maintaining insulin metabolism, increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the anabolic effects. This helps in increasing the body mass without increasing the body fat. Studies also show that Chromium Dinicotate Glycinate may also help in treating certain types of depression that is accompanied by excessive hunger, too much sleep, weight gain, and unexplained exhaustion due to Chromium defeciency.

Cinnamon- In the past, cinnamon was considered a gift for the kings. It has also been made use of as a culinary spice and has also been used in medicine and for other purposes. Cinnamon was part of the embalming procedure used by the Egyptians. In the present day, it is used to relieve abdominal cramps, improve the appetite and alleviate indigestion. Cinnamon extract has also been used to fight against a bacterial yeast infection that is causing much discomfort. Cinnamon extract has also been used as a preservative to curb the growth of bacteria such as salmonella. The extract of cinnamon is considered to be a safe substance. Cinnamon extract is not recommended for expectant mothers as it has a natural tendency to induce abortion.

Citrus Aurantium is the Latin name for a citrus tree which grows bitter oranges. Traditionally being used by Chinese medicine and herbologists, the extract of the orange and the peel was used as a dietary supplement in concoctions with other herbs to suppress appetite. While other active ingredients of the citrus aurantium may contribute and even promote the effect, the main ingredient used in all weight loss products is synephrine, an alkaloid similar to ephedrine. It is a phenethylamine; it influences the alpha1 adrenergic receptor, constricting blood vessels, additionally increasing the heart rate and the blood pressure. In most cases the use of synephrine is paired with a diet and body building plan, where weight loss and muscle building is essential.

Clary Sage Powder is the extract in powdered form from plant known as Salvia Sclarea. It is used in many dietary supplements mostly for weight loss. Research shows that it increases levels of a cellular messenger called cyclic adenosine monophosphate (CAMP) by stimulating specific methyl donors (DMG and TMG) that activate cellular enzymes (adenyclase cyclate) which helps the body move fat out of the fat cells and use them for energy, thus increasing lipolysis (fat burning). It is also shown by research that Clary sage powder doesn’t interact with beta adrenal receptors thereby not stimulating the central nervous system or raising blood pressure levels as in the case of other similar supplements.

Green Tea Extract is a widely consumed beverage in the world. It is well known for its antioxidant properties. It is traditionally used to treat ailments such as headaches, poor digestion, and body aches. Green tea extract is rich in catechin which increases the level of cholecystokinin that suppresses that appetite, thus promoting weight loss. It also contains Pheophytins, chlorophylls, caffeine, and carotenoids that have anti-genotoxic and antioxidant properties. It also helps in thermogenesis and in the metabolism of fat, promoting weight loss. The EGCG content protects the body from free radical damages. It also blocks the carcinogens that may cause cancer and protects the body from digestive and respiratory infections. It also has anti-bacterial properties.

Guarana Extract is the extract of the guarana plant. It contains a significant amount of guaranine, a substance that is similar to caffeine found in coffee beans. It helps stimulate the adrenal glands and increase the production and release of hormones such as epinephrine, norepinephrine (adrenaline), and dopamine. This helps the metabolism of the body that enhances fat loss, and increases energy and endurance. It helps the body burn the fats to be used for energy. It aids in fighting stress, weakness and fatigue. As a stimulant, it also improves mental alertness, clarity, focus, concentration, and memory retention. Guarana also also improves the libido or sex drive in both men and women. Guarana also contains tannins that help prevent diarrhea and soothes the digestive system.

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 is a water retaining plant, also known as a succulent, which grows without leafs. Being native to the south of Africa, it has been in use for an indeterminable amount of time as an appetite suppressant. It is very easily identifiable, because the flowers of this plant have a rotten meat odor. The ingredient of the plant which is responsible for the appetite suppressing effects has been named P57. It is a steroidal glycoside which seems to act directly to the central nervous system’s mechanisms and supposedly raises the content of adenosine triphosphate in brain by at least a half. The effects of P57 in trials were registered as capable to reduce food intake by some fifty per cent on a daily basis.

L-Tyrosine is a non essential amino acid occurring in the body. L-Tyrosine may be created from the synthesis of phenylalanine which is also an amino acid. It is one of the building blocks of proteins in the body. It is also a precursor for several neurotransmitters such as L-dopa, dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. It helps treat and prevent illness such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and other such mood disorders. It also helps protect the body from free radical damages. It also helps protect the skin from UV rays damages on the skin by aiding in the production of melanin. It also helps in increasing the metabolic rate that speeds up muscle building and fat loss. It also increases the endurance.

Magnolia Bark is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is more commonly known as hou po. It is used to give energy to the body or prevent stagnation of “qi” that causes low energy and weakness. It also helps in treating various digestive disturbances which may have been caused by emotional distress and turmoil. It eases flatulence, indigestion and irritable bowel movement. It is used to calm the senses and fight stress and anxiety. It also regulates the secretion of cortisol which is connected to weight gain, osteoporosis, memory problems and suppressed immune function. It may be used as a tonic to promote overall health.

Vitamin B12 is a water-souble member of the vitamin B complex. Requirements are in the microgram range, which is lower than the milligram range of the other B vitamins. Vitamin B12 is involved in the production of red blood cells and is usually known as the anti-anemia vitamin.

Vitamin B6, which active form pyridoxal phosphate or otherwise known as PLP and pyridoxal-5’-phosphate, is a prosthetic group of tightly bound cofactors responsible for many reactions within the amino acid metabolism and the manipulation of the enzymatic reaction behind the release of glucose from glycogen. Vitamin B6 generally comprises three organic compounds, pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine, all of them heterocyclic organic compounds that are converted in the human body to the active pyridoxal phosphate form. There are three reactions attributed to PLP, namely transamination, alpha elimination and beta elimination. Over one hundred and forty enzyme activities depend on pyridoxal phosphate, neurotransmitter and histamine synthesis, synthesis and function of hemoglobin, and gene expression. As a cofactor, PLP is active in amino acid metabolism, glucogenesis and lipid metabolism.

Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is water soluble vitamin. It is water soluble that leaves the body through urine. It plays an important role in the growth and repair of tissues in the body. It also important in the formation of collagen, a protein used by the body to make ligaments, blood vessel, scar tissue, and skin. It helps prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that fights and prevents free radicals from damaging the cells that may result in premature aging, heart problems and cancer. Vitamin C also shortens the duration of colds and promotes quick recovery because it boosts the immune system. It also helps control blood pressure.