Bacopa Monnieri, also known as Brahmi, coastal waterhyssop and thyme leafed gratiola is a creeping herb that is often found in wetlands and near muddy shores. This flowering perennial is at home mostly in marshy regions of Asia, whereby India, China, Sri Lanka and Nepal are most notable. Ayurveda, the traditional medicine system of India and currently very popular branch of alternative medicine all over the world has this herb listed as possible treatment for epilepsy and also asthma. Recent studies have concluded that the Bacopa monnieri seems to have nootropic effects, enhancing cognitive abilities. Further properties include anti-anxiety and antioxidant properties. Another study has verified that Bacopa monnieri seems to improve intellectual activity, and ingredients sulfhydryl and polyphenol seem to have possibilities in treatments of Alzheimer’s patients.

Caffeine is a methylated xenthine discovered in 1819 by Friedrich Ferdinand Runge, a German chemist. Sources of Caffeine include beans, fruit and leaves of some plants. Caffeine available for human consumption is most commonly extracted from the coffee plant cherries and tea bush leaves, as well as foods and drinks that contain products derived from the kola nut. Caffeine can temporarily reduce the sensation of being tired; however, this does not mean that it eliminates the need for sleep. Generally, twenty five to fifty milligrams of caffeine is enough for most consumers to report an increase in alertness and arousal. Caffeine should be not be consumed by those with fecal incontinence as it relaxes the internal anal sphincter muscles.

Coleus Forskohlii, contains forskolin, a labdane diterpene which boosts cAMP. Forskolin performs a variety of cellular functions like inhibiting release of histamine, stimulating the thyroids as well as burning fat. The plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is readily found in the mountainous terrains of Asia. Forskolin, a root extract of the plant Coleus forskohlii also has many clinical uses. It is used to treat ailments like asthma, angina, epilepsy, cardiovascular dilation to name a few. Since the plant is known to promote fat loss, it is also used in various weight loss and body building supplements. Forskolin aids weight loss by controlling the enzyme, responsible for burning fat. Moreover, by increasing the production and release of thyroid hormones, it enhances the body’s metabolism to burn more fat.

Delta-5-E is the short abbreviation for the long chemical name 1, 2, 4, 11, 12, 15, 16-Septahydro-10, 13-dimethyl-3, 17-dimethoxycarboxy-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-7-one. It is used as a supplement because research shows that use of Delta-5-E can decrease body fat by increasing thermogenic malic liver enzymes. The malic liver enzymes are specifically coded to accelerate the production of oxaloacetate, which work as fuel for the energy production cycle. Studies also show that it can enhance the immune system. Manufacturers of supplements claim that it can increase the amount of thyroid hormones in cells without suppression of the thyroid stimulating hormone.

Gelatin constitutes the shells of pharmaceutical capsules in order to make them easier to swallow. Gelatin is a translucent, colourless, brittle, nearly tasteless solid substance, extracted from the collagen inside animals' connective tissue. It has been commonly used as a gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical, photography, and cosmetic manufacturing.

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.

Tyramine is derived from tyrosine, which is an amino acid. It is a monoamine compound, believed to be able to affect the release of dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine, which can be stored as monoamines. Tyramine is widely present in animals and plants alike, where it is produced by fermentation or decay, for instance pickled, aged, smoked and otherwise fermented foods like beef and poultry, but also fish and pork; it is also in chocolate, alcoholic drinks, cheeses, except some white cheeses, yoghurt, sour cream, but also bananas, pineapples and raspberries, to name a few. The adrenaline release instigated by the intake from tyramine is supposed to induce fat loss by increasing the glucose absorption by the muscle mass, making it a popular supplement with the body building aficionados.