Fenugreek is used both as a herb (the leaves) and as a spice (seeds). Cultivated world-wide, fenugreek forms an essential part of the cooking in several African, Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Fenugreek seeds are used in a variety of ways from cooking to managing diabetes. In India fenugreek seeds are used regularly in cooking curries and breads just as in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. In Egypt, the seeds are used as a very popular tea drink, by being boiled in water and then sweetened. Apart from being used as a spice, fenugreek seeds have other uses as well. In Ethiopia and India, fenugreek seeds are used as a natural remedy for diabetes and are part of traditional Chinese medicine. In the US, where maple syrup is a much loved by expensive product, fenugreek seeds are used to produce maple syrup favouring. Fenugreek seeds are also used by lactating women to increase milk supply since they are galactagogue.

Magnesium is the chemical element found in the periodic table with the atomic number 12. This alkaline earth metal is one of ten most common elements in the known universe and also very prominently present in the human body. It manipulates polyphosphate compounds, most prominently the DNA, RNA and the ATP. Numerous enzymes rely on magnesium ions to function properly. Most common application of magnesium in medicine may be the addition to antacids and laxatives. This metal is not found as a free element naturally on Earth, generally the metal is obtained through electrolysis of magnesium salts. The most common deficiency in the United States with staggering two thirds of the population is the magnesium deficiency. Magnesium can be obtained through vegetables, tea, cocoa, cereals, coffee, nuts and spices.

Oat Straw, or Avena sativa, as it has been marketed, is a herb that has also been used to manufacture products such as cereal bars, oatmeal, oatmeal cookies, oat bread and many more. But oat straw in particular has properties that have been in use by herbologists, such as boosting the immune system, antidepressant properties, stress reducing properties, detoxification assistance, a mild boosting of energy levels, assistance in addiction treatments, and others. Oat straw tinctures are known to be very helpful with itchy skin. It has been claimed that oat straw is helpful when cholesterol levels need to be lowered. For body building aficionados, the claim that oat straw may increase the level of free testosterones in the blood seems to be the most significant one.

Vitamin B6 is one of the most important vitamins that play an essential role in the development and keeping the immune system healthy. Vitamin B6 is water soluble that contains pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine. It is needed by the body in various functions such as red blood cell metabolism and conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to the vitamin niacin. It is also important in ensuring the efficient function of the nervous and immune systems. It helps manufacture proteins and neurotransmitters, haemoglobin, and prostaglandins. It also helps balance the hormones. Vitamin B6 is known to help give relief to women suffering from menopausal symptoms, and premenstrual syndromes. It also helps reduce the incidence of breast cancer.

Zinc is acknowledged as essential to the human organism. It is a trace element found in over a hundred and up to three hundred enzymes. It is the second most important mineral in the body, after iron. Zinc is also defined as an important catalytic agent, which is active in enzymatic reactions such as hydroxilation, which is essential for the protein forming amino acid proline, but also for hypoxia response. Zinc is naturally found in red meat, milk, spinach, nuts, oysters, beans and oats. Low zinc counts can attribute to a weakened immune system, interfere with muscle building, cause diarrhea and all kind of other deficiencies. In body building circles, Zinc is an important supplement, valued for the indirect increment of testosterone and the muscle building role.