7-Keto is a metabolite of DHEA which occurs naturally. It presence is extremely important for our body development and growth. Its benefits are similar to DHEA and it has no side effects. With age when the production of DHEA and 7–Keto reduces in the body, aging signs start appearing. The most common sign being wrinkled skin, weight gain, muscle loss and cognitive loss of function. Supplements of 7–Keto promotes thermogenesis and maintains a healthy weight. It is also supposed to increase the level of immunity, enhance the nervous system and reverse memory impairment. This leads to improvement in the overall improvement in health conditions. Thus making you feel and look good and thereby increasing longevity, this is why it is included in the Lean System 7 formula. These are some of strongest benefits established in it till date.

Bioperine is derived from the extract of Piper nigrum L (black pepper) or Piper longum L (long pepper). Bioperine activates the thermogenesis process that generates energy at the cellular level. This process also helps in burning of fats. It also increases the absorption of nutrients and vitamins. It ensures that the body benefits and is able to efficiently use the nutrients from the food. It also boosts the metabolism that makes it effective in weight loss and maintenance. Because of the boost in metabolism, it also provides the body an increased supply of energy. It also aids in the proper digestion.

Citrus Aurantium is the Latin name for a citrus tree which grows bitter oranges. Traditionally being used by Chinese medicine and herbologists, the extract of the orange and the peel was used as a dietary supplement in concoctions with other herbs to suppress appetite. While other active ingredients of the citrus aurantium may contribute and even promote the effect, the main ingredient used in all weight loss products is synephrine, an alkaloid similar to ephedrine. It is a phenethylamine; it influences the alpha1 adrenergic receptor, constricting blood vessels, additionally increasing the heart rate and the blood pressure. In most cases the use of synephrine is paired with a diet and body building plan, where weight loss and muscle building is essential.

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.

Dandelion is a group of flowering plants which are found in Europe, Asia and North America. Two of the dandelion variants are worldwide spread weeds and can be seen flowering almost throughout the year. Seeds of the dandelion plant are produced without pollination, creating offspring with identical genetic material. Luteolin, a flavonoid, is a powerful antioxidant, is a secondary metabolite of dandelion and is believed to possess strong properties as an anti-inflammation agent, modulator of the immune system and promoter of the carbohydrate related metabolism. Furthermore it is thought to have significant anti-carcinogenic properties. Dandelion has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for liver detox, but in recent times there is evidence that dandelion may also be able to normalize sugar levels in blood.

Guarana is a climbing plant of the Sapindaceae family native to the Amazon basin. Guarana is best known for its fruit and seeds. Guarana extracts contain naturally high amounts of caffeine which the plant uses in defense against pathogens. Its extracts are a natural and abundant source of caffeine in most parts of the world. It is added to soft drinks, herbal tea, energy shots and used in capsules. The extracts have a positive effect on cognition and they also increase memory retention and physical endurance. A 2007 study on human pilots showed its positive effects on memory, alertness and mood. It is also reported to have antioxidant and antibacterial effects.

Yerba Matte- Described as an ancient drink of friendship derived from a small shrub. It is sometimes spelled as yerba mate and people drink it in order to gain energy producing properties without consuming caffeine as they would in normal tea or coffee. People believe that yerba mate is a appetite suppressant, clears the mind as well as relieving allergies, improving sleep patterns and lifting the mood, that is why it is used in Lean System 7. It is advertised as an aid to weight loss, a fortifier of the immune system, a colon cleanser and even as a means of extending life. It is prepared as an infusion, with twigs and leaves immersed in boiling water in order to produce a tisane. Traditionally it is made in a vessel which is then shared among friends.