Adenosine-5-Triphosphate Disodium Salt

Arginine Dichloride

Calcium Arginine Chelate

Epimedium Sagittatum Extract is extracted from Epimedium Sagittatum, a herb of the family Berberidaceae and genus Epimedium. The herb is found in southern China, Europe, and central, southern and eastern Asia. Epimedium Sagittatum is commonly used in Chinese medicine for treatment of sexual dysfunction. It is also believed to be an aphrodisiac. Some modern supplements for sexual enhancement and penile enhancement make use of this herb. Some studies also confirm that Epimedium Sagittatum extracts increase the production of male sex hormones and can be used for treatment of men suffering from erectile problems and low sperm count.

Glycerol is a three carbon compound and in the case of tribehenin, as the designation of being a glyceryl triester implies, the three carbon atoms of glycerol in tribehenin have three chains of behenic acid attached to them; which is a 22 carbon fatty acid. It belongs to a diverse class of substances which find wide application predominantly in the cosmetic industry and are added to suntan and sunscreen lotions, deodorants, skin conditioners, hair conditioners, etc. They are approved to be safe by the FDA.

Gynostemma Pentaphyllum is also called twisting vine orchid, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family and related to cucumbers, a herb and a vine that is native to south of China, south of Korea and also Japan. Jiaogulan, as Gynostemma pentaphyllum is more commonly known in the western world, has also been called the herb of immortality. Traditional Chinese medicine recognizes it already for several centuries, but it was primarily used locally in areas in the south of China. The province Guizhou, where jiaogulan is the most commonly source of local tea concoctions, named it the immortality herb because the locals who drank the tea statistically managed to live comparably longer. It is now referred to as southern ginseng, with properties ranging from antioxidant to adaptogen.

Inositol Hexanicotinate is basically inositol which is esterified on all six of its alcohol groups with niacin. Upon hydrolysis in the body, it releases both of these compounds. Research has indicated Inositol Hexanicotinate’s hypocholesterolemic effects. It also lowers triglycerides and elevated HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). Inositol Hexanicotinate is beneficial for the cardiovascular system by being antihypertensive. It helps catalyze the breakdown of fat during metabolism in the body. Since it releases niacin, it can also be used as a supplement for this nutrient and can relieve deficiency symptoms like pellagra. It is also beneficial because it does not cause itching, flushing and hot flashes associated with niacin. It is available as an over the counter drug or a part of various vitamin supplements.

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide is a type of enzyme that is normally found in all living creatures – all creatures with living cells to be exact. Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide plays an important role when it comes to metabolism. It is responsible for accepting electrons from different molecules. Therefore, it serves as the one responsible for equally distributing the electrons and promotes better oxidation. Basically, without Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, the electrons coming from all the molecules might simply go somewhere else, and may cause a different kind of reaction to the body. Without it; there is even a great chance that the body system will not properly metabolize.

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid is the only antioxidant that is soluble in both fat and water, which means it can access all parts of the cell. This gives it the ability to trap free radicals. It is one of the few substances that can cross the blood/brain barrier to enter the brain and go directly where it is needed most. Alpha Lipoic Acid supplementation causes increased levels of glutathione, which assists the body in disposing of toxins. This is vital because glutathione protects the brain from free radical damage. Decreased glutathione levels in the brain are liked with brain disorders like stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. It also speeds up removal of glucose from the blood. Recent studies suggest that R-Alpha Lipoic Acid boosts antioxidant defenses in HIV-positive people.

Red Wine Extract is derived from ripe grapes. It commonly known for the benefits it provides the heart. It lowers the low density lipoprotein cholesterol and increases the high density lipoprotein cholesterol. It also has anti-clotting or antithrombotic action which decreases the level of fibrinogen, a protein that promotes blood clot formation. Its alcohol and polyphenol contents help stop the progression of atherosclerosis by promoting the formation of NO that relaxes the blood vessels. It also prevents hypertension because it has lowers the blood pressure and has relaxing effects. Studies also showed that red wine extract contains resveratrol, a polyphenol, which protects the nerves and may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. It also help prevent kidney stones.

Rhodiola Rosea Extract is the extract of a plant that grows in the cold regions of the world from the Crassulaceae family. It is considered to be dioecious, which is having both male and female parts. Rhodiola Rosea is an adaptogen and that is a natural herbal medicine that increases the body’s resistance to trauma, stress, fatigue, and anxiety. It improves the mood and can lessen the effects of depression. This extract supports the nervous system and helps to significantly boost mental functions by increasing blood supply to the brain. It can also normalize the heart rate after intense exertion. Combined with moderate exercise it can aid in significant weight loss because it activates hormone-sensitive lipase, which enables the breakdown of fat stored in adipole tissue. Fat stored in adipole tissue is normally very difficult to get rid of.

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge extract has a common name Dan-shen root extract. This is a traditional medical herb and belongs to the Labiate family. The botanical name is Salvia miltiorrhiza bunge. The main part used in this is the root. Though, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge Extract tastes bitter, it is also slightly cold. The active compounds that are present in this extract are Isotanshinone I, Methyltanshinone, Tanshinone, Isocryptotanshinone, Cryptotanshinone, dihydrotanshinone, Hydroxytanshinone, and Radix Salvia acid A, B and C. Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge Extract is a natural herb and its extracts are in six varieties with over twenty specifications. In fact, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge root is commonly used for cardiovascular indications as per traditional Chinese medicine. Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge roots exhibited tough tolerance to hyperosmotic stress and retains a stable weight. The hairy root stimulates the diterpenoid tanshinone in the Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge Extract. This is remarkably useful as an extract as a root and also as a dry root.

Theobromine, which is a mild diuretic and mild stimulant. Theobromine can be found in cocoa and chocolate products. Theobromine is most commonly used for its diuretic effect.

Vitamin C- The essential nutrient L-ascorbic acid, or rather Vitamin C, is necessary for a wide plethora of metabolic reactions in almost all living beings. In humans, Vitamin C is vital in the collagen synthesis. While most beings are able to make it internally, apes and humans cannot. Interestingly enough, while widely promoted as the best dietary source of Vitamin C, Oranges are dwarfed by the Kakadu plum, which has sixty times the amount. Prominent are rose hips, blackcurrant, red peppers, parsley, the kiwifruit, broccoli, redcurrant, several berries including strawberries and raspberries, as well as more exotic fruits and vegetables like Camu Camu, acerola, seabuckthorn, Indian gooseberry, jujube, guava and baobab. Tomatoes, while very popular Vitamin C source in the US, are very low on the Vitamin C scale.