Chromium
is an essential trace mineral that aids in glucose metabolism, regulation of insulin levels, and maintenance of healthy blood levels of cholesterol and other lipids. Chromium forms part of a compound in the body known as glucose tolerance factor (GTF), which is involved in regulating the actions of insulin in maintaining blood sugar levels and, possibly, in helping to control appetite.
· Lowers blood sugar
· Increases insulin sensitivity
· Reduces body fat
· Controls hunger / suppresses appetite
· Reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels
· Increases lean body mass / muscle mass
Citrus Auranthim,
and its various herbal cousins, functions as a sympathomimetic, meaning that
it mimics some of the effects of the body's own sympathetic (stimulant)
hormones such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (either by
increasing the levels of these hormones or by reducing their breakdown).
Mahuang is a non-selective sympathomimetic, which means
that it acts as a general stimulant on many parts of the body simultaneously
(lungs, heart, blood vessels, adrenal glands, etc.). It is most often used
as a central nervous system stimulant (for alertness or energy), as a decongestant
(for asthma/breathing aid) and as an appetite suppressant in a wide variety
of weight loss and thermogenic type products.
- Increased alertness
- Speeds up metabolism
- Aids weight loss
- Enhanced athletic performance
- Mental sharpness
Paullinia sorbilis
comes from the seeds of a South American shrub, most of which originates in Brazil. Traditional uses of paullinia sorbilis by natives of the Amazonian rain forest include crushed seeds added to foods and beverages to increase alertness and reduce fatigue
· Increases energy levels / Reduces fatigue
· Enhances physical and mental performance
· Promotes weight loss
· Suppresses appetite
Lotus Leaf
helps to suppress appetite and promote lipolysis (the process of breaking down fat into free fatty acids and glycerol). Lipolysis must take place before fat can be burned.
· Suppresses appetite
· Enhances immune system
· Promotes weight loss
Hoodia Gordonii,
is the botanical name for a cactus like plant that grows in
Southern Africa. The chemical constituents in Hoodia, P57, work within
the satiety center by releasing a chemical compound similar to glucose,
but are up to 100,000 times more powerful. The hypothalamus receives
this signal as an indication that enough food has been consumed and this
in turn stunts the appetite.
· Enhances physical and mental performance
· Promotes weight loss
· Suppresses appetite
Garcinia Cambogia
is a natural form of Hydroxcitric acid (HCA) which can inhibit
an enzyme in cells, citrate lyase, which is needed for the conversion
of carbohydrates into fat. In the cell, carbohydrates are broken down
into citrate compounds, which are then converted (by citrate lyase) into
another compound; acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl CoA) – the metabolic building block for fat synthesis. Garcinia
can inhibit fat production and suppress appetite.
· Promotes weight loss
· Suppresses appetite
· Reduces blood lipids
· Increases fat oxidation/mobilization
· Promotes glycogen synthesis
· Increases energy levels
White willow bark
is a source of salicin and other salicylates – compounds which are similar in structure to aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid). Native Americans are thought to have used ground willow bark and bark steeped for tea as a medicinal remedy for everything from pain relief to fevers. White
willow is thought to extend or increase the activity of several thermogenic
ingredients in elevating energy expenditure and promoting fat metabolism.
· Pain reliever (headaches, arthritis, minor injuries)
· Fever reducer
· Anti-inflammatory
· Enhances weight loss (only in combination with other ingredients)
Citrus bigardia
in traditional Chinese medicine is used to help stimulate the
Qi (energy force). Through its stimulation of specific adrenergic
receptors (beta-3, but not beta-1, beta-2 or alpha-1), citrus bigardiai
is theorized to stimulate fat metabolism (which stimulates all beta-adrenergic
receptors).
· Increases metabolic rate
· Increases caloric expenditure
· Fat burner
· Promotes weight loss
· Increases energy levels
Konjac
has the ability to absorb up to 200 times its weight in water. It
can bind with a variety of substances in the digestive tract to slow
digestion, relieve constipation and reduce the absorption of fat and
carbohydrates. As such, Konjac is often used in products intended to
reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as blood sugar.
· Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels
· Reduces fat absorption
· Promotes blood sugar control
· Promotes feeling of fullness (satiety)
· Promotes weight loss
Bearberry
leaves contain compounds that have antibacterial and diuretic properties. These compounds are absorbed via the gastrointestinal tract, transported to the kidneys via the blood and excreted from the body via the urine. If the urine is alkaline (pH 8) these compounds are active, antibacterial agents. It is theorized that these compounds also act as mild diuretics and result in an increase in urine output.
· Urinary antiseptic (antibacterial effect in the urine)
· Diuretic (increases urine output)
· Treatment of cystitis (Inflammation of the bladder, typically
following a urinary tract infection)
· Treatment of pyelonephrititis (inflammation of the kidney)
Eleutherococcus senticosus
is termed an adaptogen. An adaptogen is defined as a therapeutic
and restorative tonic generally considered to produce a “balancing” effect on the body. In
general, an adaptogen can be thought of as a substance that helps the
body to deal with stress. Its action in the body is due to its stimulation
of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis to secrete adrenal corticotropic hormone
(ACTH). ACTH has the ability to bind directly to brain cells and can
affect a variety of behaviors in the body. These behaviors might include
motivation, vitality, performance and arousal.
· Relieves stress
· Enhances athletic performance
· Tonic for well-being
· Immune enhancer
· Stimulant
· Hypoglycemic (reduces blood sugar)
· Improves cognitive function
Bee Pollen
is used as a natural "energy food" –probably due to the combination
of small amounts of various vitamins and minerals involved in energy metabolism.
· Increased energy
· Prolonged endurance
· Promotes weight loss
· Immune system stimulation
Green tea
contains catechins, which are known to possess potent antioxidant
activity, they may provide beneficial health effects by protecting the
body from the damaging effects of oxidative damage from free radicals.
The powerful antioxidant activity about 25-100 times more potent than
vitamins C and E. A number of chronic disease states have been
associated with free radical induced oxidative damage, including cancer,
heart disease, suppressed immune function and accelerated aging.
· Anti-atherogenic / Reduces cholesterol & triglycerides
· Reduces blood clotting
· Enhances immune function
· Enhances weight loss
Piper Longum
is often recommended as a "thermogenic" compound for increasing metabolic rate – an effect that may be related to its ability to dilate blood vessels and cause a local sensation of "warming." It
has also been used for stimulating circulation, aiding digestion, and
relieving pain.
· Digestive aid (stimulates gastric secretions)
· Arthritis pain reliever
· Raises metabolic rate
· Reduces allergic symptoms
· Prevents migraine headaches
Pyruvate
is a "salt" form of pyruvic acid - a 3-carbon molecule derived from the breakdown of glucose. In the body, glucose (6 carbons) is split into 2 pyruvic acid molecules (3 carbons each) in the end stages of cellular glycolysis. When enough oxygen is present, pyruvic acid can be converted into acetyl CoA in the mitochondrion of the cell to produce energy. Because glucose (the chief sugar used by cells for energy) is broken down body into pyruvic acid, an increased level of pyruvic acid in the body can enhance a cell’s
ability to generate energy.
· Enhances weight loss and reduces weight regain
· Decreases appetite
· Elevated energy levels
· Increased endurance levels
· Increases muscle glycogen
· Reduces fatigue
77 Trace Minerals
plant derived minerals play an important role in providing the essential minerals our bodies are missing from poor eating habits and depleted foods. Minerals initiate, regulate and control every organ and function in our bodies. Minerals are the catalysts that support enzyme function, protein digestion, metabolism, cellular electrolyte impulses, and billions of chemical reactions that keeps the body functioning properly.
All the minerals
VITAMINS:
VITAMIN A
VITAMIN B COMPLEX
B1 (THIAMIN)
B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)
B6
B12
BIOTIN
FOLIC ACID
VITAMIN C
VITAMIN D
VITAMIN E
MACRO MINERALS:
CALCIUM
MAGNESIUM
POTASSIUM
PHOSPHOROUS
BIO-ELEMENTS:
NITROGEN
OXYGEN
CARBON |
TRACE MINERALS:
ALUMINUM
ANTIMONY
BARIUM
BERYLLIUM
BISMUTH
BORON
CADMIUM
CERIUM
CESIUM
CHLORIDE
CHROMIUM
COBALT
COPPER
GALLIUM
GERMANIUM
GOLD
INDIUM
IODINE
IRON
LANTHANUM
LITHIUM
MANGANESE |
MOLYBDENUM
NICKEL
NIOBIUM
OSMIUM
PALLADIUM
PLATINUM
RHODIUM
RUBIDIUM
SELENIUM
SILICA
SILVER
SODIUM
STRONTIUM
SULFUR
TELLURIUM
THALLIUM
TIN
TITANIUM
TUNGSTEN
VANADIUM
ZINC
ZIRCONIUM
|
AMINO ACIDS:
ALANINE
ARGININE
ASPARTIC ACID
CYSTINE
GLUTAMIC ACID
GLYCINE
HISTIDINE
*ISOLEUCINE
*LEUCINE
*LYSINE
*METHIONINE
*PHENYLALANINE
PROLINE
SERINE
*THREONINE
*TRYPTOPHAN
TYROSINE
*VALINE
* 8 Essential Amino Acids |