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Bioperine is an extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (black pepper) or Piper longum L (long pepper) that contains 95 percent of piperine. Black pepper is a common household spice. Extract from black pepper has also been used extensively as a medicine. To reach the greatest quality during the harvest, the pepper is reaped before ripening and after that is placed to dry under the sun rays. Bioperine is known for its effect to enhance the efficiency of many supplement nutrients. Bioperine acts to enhance the body’s natural therogenic activity – giving the name thermonutrient. This enhancement brings about increased metabolic rate creating demand for supple of many nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, herbals, amino acids. It sets in motion a process that brings about better digestion and faster gastrointestinal absorption.

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Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate 3'-5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate or Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate, a second messenger that mediates the action of several eptide or amine hormones, is abbreviated as cyclic AMP or cAMP. cAMP is thus vital for varied biological processes and used for intracellular signal transduction in various organisms. This major communicator is a result of the action of the enzyme adenyl cyclase on ATP. As such, cyclic AMP performs many physiological functions and is also responsible for increasing blood glucose levels. Adrenaline that enhances blood sugar levels in the body is able to do so by stimulating cAMP production. Cyclic AMP plays an important role in the following: urine regulation synthesis of flagellar proteins in bacteria hormone release sensory and nerve processes Apart from these functions, it also helps in breakdown of lipids in some organisms to produce energy in the absence of sufficient glucose.

Di-Sodium Phosphate is a Sodium salt with a phosphoric base. It is soluble in water and is used commercially to keep powdered products from forming cakes. It is also used as a stabilizer and buffering agent in various foods and as an emulsifying agent in manufacturing pasteurized processed cheese. It is added to powdered milk to help keep it from clumping. Prolonged inhalation and ingestion of Disodium Phosphate, however, does have its effects. Inhalation over a long period of time can bring about disorders of the respiratory tract, while ingesting the same can cause lethargy, vomiting, heart diseases and neurological disorders. Contact with the skin and eyes can cause irritation, inflammation and pain. It may also cause an increased aggravation of pre existing health problems.

Dioscorea Villosa extract is a medicinal herb commonly knows as the wild yam. It has medicinal properties that help in curing the pain caused during menstrual cycle, stomach cramps, and discomfort from gallstones and rheumatoid arthritis. It has been used fro centuries by the Native Americans. It is also used by herbalists for female and childbirth related problems. Along with herbal medicine, this plant is of great use in the modern medicine as well. It is because of this plant that birth control pills are so commonly and easily available. Its steroid like property explains the vast usage of this plant for medicinal purposes. But consumption of this extract may also lead to a number of side effects. Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and headache are some of the most common side effects of dioscorea villosa extract.

Evodiamine, an alkaloid extract from the Evodiae Fructus plant is known as Evodiamine. It has been referred to as a “hot nature” herb in Chinese literature and medicine. Based on animal studies, Evodiamine increases the natural fat burning rate and stimulates vanilloids for reduction of fat intake. It increases body temperature, influences the adrenal glands to secrete catecholamines and also affects the metabolism of certain drugs. Since it acts like a thermogenic and increases the overall temperature, more fat and calories are burnt due to its intake. This alkaloidal compound has anti obesity effects due to UCP1 (uncoupling protein 1) thermogenesis. In part, evodiamine can prevent diet induced obesity from developing further. It is available in the form of supplement or through Evodiae Fructus plant.

Glabra, commonly known as licorice, is a root used to extract a sweet flavor from. Licorice is a plant belonging to the legume family, like peas and beans. It takes two to three years after planting for licorice to be harvested in autumn. It requires deep, fertile, well drained soil with a lot of sun to be able to grow. The extract from licorice is produced by boiling the roots with water and then evaporating all the water. This extract is then sold both in the form of solid and liquid. Glabra consists of a sweetener called glycyrrhizin which is many times sweeter than sucrose. It is used in lot cough syrups and in ayurvedic medicine. Candies made from licorice roots are famous all over the world. Hence it is in many pharmaceutical and confectionery products.

Guggulsterone- Commiphora wightii, or the so called Guggul tree is a flowering shrub or rather a small tree which can grow up to a size of 4 meters. Once very common in India, it is now there listed as endangered, but not in northern Africa or elsewhere in central Asia. It was very popular in the Indian Ayurvedic medicine, but also currently in the western medicine for treating of heart problems. The hydrocarbon secretion of Guggul contains a plant sterol, guggulsterone, which in the human body seems to act as an antagonist to the farnesoid X receptor. Furthermore, guggulsterone is active in increasing the natural thyroid production. This in turn stimulates the metabolism and may raise the body temperature, burning stored excess fat.

Horsetail Herb- Horsetail products have been known to increase the production of urine. There is only a small amount of research in humans specifically using horsetail grass stem. Because there is a scientific basis for horsetail working as a diuretic, horsetail likely does increase urine. It is not clear what dose is safe or effective. One study suggests that horsetail may increase the rate of bone formation and aid in calcium deposition into bone. However, this study was limited.

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that is nonessential. It is synthesized from the body from phenylalanine which is also an amino acid. L-Tyrosine has the power to have an effect on the neurotransmitters and this affects various health conditions including depression, mood disorders and Parkinson’s disease. Many such studies have proved that L-Tyrosine helps people having depression. It acts as a precursor and eases the effects of psychosocial, environmental and physical stress. L-Tyrosine turns into melanin by the skin cells and the dark pigment prevents the ultraviolet light from affecting. The thyroid hormones playing a significant role in the process of the body also contain tyrosine. L-Tyrosine is commonly found in all the dairy products, fish, oats, wheat, meat and also in all other protein containing foods. This is also found to be beneficial for people trying to withdraw alcohol. L-Tyrosine has not exhibited severe side effects, yet taking it should be recommended by doctors.

Octopamine is related to noradrenaline. Octopamine was discovered by Vittorio Erspamer, an Italian scientist in 1948. Octopamine has a significant role in mollusks and is the central nervous system in snail. Octopamine also has a vital role in memory and learning in the fruit fly and honey bee. Octopamine is also useful for the firefly in releasing the light production. Octopamine mobilizes releasing fat in mammals and this has developed into promotion as a slimming aid on the internet. However, there is no apparent evidence about Octopamine facilitating weight loss. Octopamine also significantly increases the blood pressure in combination with stimulants such as weight loss supplements. This is extensively used in energy demanding insects such as spiders, lobsters, crabs and crayfish as their behaviors also include egg-laying, jumping and flying. Among vertebrates, Octopamine substitutes norepinephrine and as well exhibits common side effects. Octopamine is sited in the locust jump such that it modulates the muscle activity allowing the leg muscles to contract effectively.

Phosphatidylcholine - a major component of biological membranes and can be isolated from egg yolk or soy beans. This extraction of the Phosphatidylcholine is done using hexane. Phosphatidylcholine is in fact a primary dietary source of choline, an essential nutrient which can also be synthesised by the body. Phosphatidylcholine is composed of a phosphate group, 2 fatty acids and choline. The fatty acids are what make Phosphatidylcholine valuable for promoting health. Phosphatidylcholine is important because it provides the body with choline which is required for the proper metabolism of fats as well as regulating the movement of fats in and out of cells. Choline is also need to maintain cell membrane integrity. Phosphatidylcholine also increases the solubility of cholesterol and hence decreases the chances of atherosclerosis.

Potassium, a mineral that is quite common in our food. Potassium is needed for proper muscle growth, nervous system and brain function and to help balance the PH of our bodies.

Quercetin, a bioflavonoid derived mostly from blue-green algae. Quercetin is a strong antioxidant commonly found in onions, wine and tea.

Smilax- The genus Smilax includes approximately 300 different species of vines, found in warm regions like South America, North America and the Caribbean. Also known as Sarsaparilla, the roots of the plant are highly effective and thus used in various herbal treatments. For centuries, Smilax has been used by the natives for curing ailments and disorders like sexual impotence, dermatitis, syphilis to name just a few. The plant contains plant steroids called saponin as well as flavonoids. Theoretically, it is believed that the body synthesizes saponin into sex hormones, testosterone and estrogen. Since the plant has flavonoids, it also boasts of antioxidant properties. Smilax dietary supplements are extensively used for strength training and bodybuilding. The best benefit of using Smilax supplements is that there are absolutely no side effects.

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Vinpocetine is a compound that is derived from a substance found in the leaves naturally called vincamine. Vinpocetine was established in 1960s. This was available in Japan and Europe with prescription and in Canada and the United States it was available in health food stores as well as online as dietary supplement. Vinpocetine increases the blood circulation and reduces the impairment in the brain. Vinpocetine is given to people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease as a complementary treatment. It enhances the use of oxygen in the brain and protects the brain cell from damage. Thereby it works in enhancing the blood flow towards the brain. Vinpocetine prevents strokes and memory disturbances. Vinpocetine is useful in improving, hearing, eyesight and also in alleviating problems that are connected to menopause. Vinpocetine has effect on the damaged areas in the brain and is also an anti-oxidant. So it shields the brain from aging. The dosage recommended is 5mg tablet twice or thrice daily.

Vitamin B3, commonly called Niacin, exists in two main forms, niacin and niacinamide. The niacin form produces a flushing and itching of the skin when taken at higher dosages and this feeling is only temporary.