Caffeine- The bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid caffeine is found in tea, coffee, soft drinks, chocolates, pain relievers, and a variety of over the counter medications. It is a psychoactive stimulant drug that causes increased alertness by stimulating the central nervous system. For the same reason, many people feel more energetic after consuming it. It even elevates the mood but these effects do not last for long. The effects of caffeine usually last for about five to six hours, though caffeine sensitivity varies from person to person. It has been found that people who consume lot of caffeine on a daily basis soon develop less sensitivity and may need to increase their intake to enjoy the same effect. Being a diuretic, a person consuming caffeine may have to urinate more often.

Chromium Polynicotinate, which is a form of chromium, an essential trace mineral that is needed for the body's production of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that stabilizes the body's blood sugar level.

Cocoa Seed Extract, which is standardized for caffeine, tyramine, phenylethylamine and theobromine. Cocoa seed extract is thought to possibly help speed up the metabolism and provide feelings of fullness.

Evodiamine, a bioactive alkaloid extract from the Evodiae Fructus plant, sometimes called Wu-Chu-Yu. Evodiamine is related to capsaicin, found in cayenne pepper. Evodiamine is a vanilloid receptor agonist, and may enhance lipolytic activity. Evodiamine has been shown to raise the body’s skin temperature and decrease core temperature, which is thought to burn calories and fat for energy.

Garcinia Cambogia is a small fruit that looks just like a small size pumpkin. An extract from its fruit and rind has been used to prepare various products mainly for weight loss. This herb, which is mainly found in India and some parts of Asia, is believed to suppress appetite and enhance fat-burning due to the presence of hydroxycitric acid (HCA) in the extract. This is how it works - HCA inhibits an enzyme called citrate lyase that plays an important part in converting excess carbohydrates into fat, but when it is inhibited, the body burns the extra carbs. While animal studies have suggested reduced food intake and decrease in body fat, human trials have not been so conclusive.

Ginger Root refers to the rhizome of a plant called zingiber officinale that grows in moist and fertile tropical soil. Ginger is an underground stem extending to 12 inches above the ground. The ginger root has pungent phenol compounds and volatile oils. This is widely used as a medicine in Indian, Asian and Arabic herbal traditions. Ginger, in China is used to cure stomach upset, nausea and diarrhea since ancient times. Ginger is of great use to cure arthritis, diarrhea, Colic and heart conditions. Besides the medicinal value, Ginger is one of the indispensable ingredients as cooking spice and is also recommended to cure headaches, common cold, symptoms like flu and also painful menstrual periods. Ginger is widely used as medicine as it treats nausea, vomiting related to travel sickness, cancer chemotherapy and pregnancy. Though, there are effective medicines today, ginger root retain its position for its medicinal properties. It is also beneficial for heart disease as it reduces cholesterol and averts blood clotting. The ginger products are manufactured using dried or fresh ginger root and these are obtainable in extracts, capsules, tinctures and oils. Ginger is used in tea and in various drinks and foods.

Green Tea Extract- By increasing the body's metabolism, it is widely believed that green tea extract largely aids in weight loss.

Guarana- The active constituent of guarana is caffeine, which means that it should not be used alongside ephedrine as either a dietary aid or in order to stimulate performance. The American Food and Drug Administration has not tested its effectiveness or its purity as they do not class it as a drug. Guarana has many other names including Brazilian cocoa and may be a constituent of non alcoholic drinks imported from South America. Because of possible adverse reactions it is not recommended for anyone with a heart condition or who has kidney disease, high blood pressure or who suffers from anxiety.

Hoodia Gordonii is a water retaining plant, also known as a succulent, which grows without leafs. Being native to the south of Africa, it has been in use for an indeterminable amount of time as an appetite suppressant. It is very easily identifiable, because the flowers of this plant have a rotten meat odor. The ingredient of the plant which is responsible for the appetite suppressing effects has been named P57. It is a steroidal glycoside which seems to act directly to the central nervous system’s mechanisms and supposedly raises the content of adenosine triphosphate in brain by at least a half. The effects of P57 in trials were registered as capable to reduce food intake by some fifty per cent on a daily basis.

Hordenine, which is also known as N-Dimethyl-hydroxyphenylethylamine, is a phenylethylamine alkaloid, which naturally occurs in barley seeds, but also in several cactus plants. The phenomenal antibiotic and antibacterial properties have long been recognized by the medical community, where in particular penicillin resistant Staphylococcus bacteria can be successfully restrained. Hordenine stimulates norepinephrine release and is therefore deemed a direct central nervous system stimulant. Norepinephrine, in turn, is a hormone that works as a lipolytic, aiding in liberating the stored fat from the cells and make it available for burning during the workout. The body building community commonly uses Hordenine as a weight loss agent. Furthermore, it seems that Hordenine is slowing down the digestive process, thereby slowing down the calorie transfer, allowing the excess fat to be burned, while retaining the feeling of satiation.

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that may be found in foods such as meats, dairy products, wheat, fish, and oats. It plays an important role in the production of neurotransmitters such as L-dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine that aids in the proper functioning of the brain. It prevents feelings of anxiety, irritability, frustration, sadness and depression. It also helps in losing weight because it aids in suppressing appetite and cravings. It also has the ability to enhance the libido. L-Tyrosine also protects the skin from UV light rays by being converted into melanin. It also benefits people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Octopamine is a secretion initially discovered in the salivary glands of the Octopus and hence the derivation of the name. it tendso to act as a neurotransmitter, transmitting messages from the neurons to the brain and vice versa. Octopamine has been found to have a tendency to release fat deposits from cells, thus aiding in the loss of weight. It is therefore being used as a slimming agent by most people, even though there is no concrete evidence that it does assist in weight loss, for sure. Octopamine is also believed to increase blood pressure levels when it is in combination with other weight loss stimulating supplements. Although not much is known about Octopamine, a deeper study is being conducted into its uses and effects.

Pantothenic Acid is thought to reduce lactic acid accumulation in athletes, may improve oxygen utilization efficiency, and is believed to improve the body's ability to heal and possibly help in reducing acne

Synephrine is an adrenergic amines and stimulant with beta-3 receptors. It functions to increase metabolic rate with no effect to heart rate or blood pressure. Synephrine releases adrenaline and noradrenalin in the adipose tissue and the liver. Stimulation of the beta-3 receptor sites to educe the breakdown of fat. It can be added to the group of stimulants, to which belong such supplements as caffeine or ephedrine. Can be used to boost energy, suppress appetite and enhance metabolic rate to burn more calories and increased the energy, but it does not cause so undesired negative cardiovascular effects. Its active ingredients include gelatin, cellulose, and silica and magnesium strearate. Its weight loss abilities are associated with citrus aurantium (synephrine) supplements which give it the stimulant like effects of the alkaloids.

Vinpocetine, a memory enhancer. Vinpocetine makes cerebral microcirculation (blood flow) easier, increases brain cell ATP production, and increases useability of glucose and oxygen.

White Willow Bark, or Salix alba, is a willow commonly found in Europe and adjacent parts of western and central Asia. The bark of the White Willow has been used for centuries against fevers and to ease pains and aches. Already Hippocrates wrote about the White Willow bark powder two thousand five hundred years ago. The active ingredient of the White Willow bark is called salicin, a relative to aspirin and chemical derivative of the salicylic acid. When ingested, salicin is converted to salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid. As a nutritional supplement, White Willow products are being propagated as weight loss additives, whereby the scientific community has yet to provide any corroboration to this allegation. Besides the well known anti inflammatory characteristics, any other uses have not been approved by the FDA.

Yerba Matte Pronounced, YARE-ba MAH-tay, yerba mate is a shrub that belongs to the holly family. A Key Element in Thermo Hydroxadrine Yerba mate contains the following vitamins, minerals and additional compounds: Vitamin A to Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin Niacin Vitamin B5 Vitamin B complex Minerals: Calcium Iron Manganese Magnesium Potassium Phosphorus Selenium Additional Compunds: Flavonols Polyphenols Antioxidants Pantothenic Acid and more The leaves of yerba mate have been found to offer strength while the stems inspire energy.