Cayenne- Most of us are aware of the wonders of the hot cayenne, which belongs to the family of capsicum. This herb is mainly used for culinary and health purpose. As compared to black pepper and chilies, it contains less irritating properties. Cayenne when taken naturally works as a natural stimulant and is beneficial for pancreas, kidney and spleen. Cayenne can be taken in herbal tea form, as a natural energy booster or as a capsule to cure yellow fever. Since cayenne contains antiseptic properties it is an effective remedy for sore throats and is used as a gargle. It aids digestion and stimulates saliva and stomach secretion. It also prevents heart attack, reduces cholesterol, allows proper absorption of vitamins, improves blood circulation and effectively clears the sinuses. In the past it was used as a cure for typhoid fever, diphtheria, pleurisy and pneumonia.

Cocoa Theobromine is also known as xantheose. It is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant and belongs to the methylxanthine class of chemical compounds. Its chemical formula is C7H8N4O2 and Mol. Mass is 180.164 g/mol. Cocoa Theobromine is used in treatment of edema (excessive liquid in parts of the body), syphilitic angina attacks, and degenerative angina. It is also used in preparation of medicine for arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris, and hypertension. Cocoa Theobromine is used in modern medicine as a vasodilator (a blood vessel widener), a diuretic (urination aid), and heart stimulant. Experiments are also being conducted on mice and rats for Cocoa Theobromine’s effects on birth defects.

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.

Jaborandi Extract is a plant used for curing cold and flu. It is especially useful in case of flu and fever, as it causes prolific perspiration. This removes the toxins from the body and relieves the person from fever. Jaborandi extracts are used in many medicines and these are very useful in treating mumps. It can also be consumed as tea, and applied externally in case of swelling. Jaborandi is most famous for its ability in stimulating hair growth. Many hair care products use jaborandi to reduce hair fall. If you have hiccups, you can drink jaborandi tea, and the hiccups would be gone.

Kola Nut is native to Africa, mainly found in the tropical rain forests. There are about hundred and twenty tree species which belong to this family, their fruit, the kola nut, being the interesting feature. It has been traditionally used for chewing, with an effect where hunger cravings subsided. The popularity of the kola nut was established by The Coca-Cola Company, which used the kola nut as an ingredient in this popular drink. Many other similar drinks and also energy drinks feature this ingredient. The kola nut, although featuring caffeine, provides a xanthine mixture with catechins which not only stimulate the central nervous system but also has analeptic and lipolytic properties, as well as chronotropic effects. Further effects include enhanced alertness, physical energy, mood and tactile sensitivity, as well as appetite suppression.

L-Phenylalanine is a vital amino acid. It acts as a building block for various proteins produced in the body. It is found in most foods that contain protein, like poultry, beef, pork, milk, fish, yogurt, cheese, eggs, soy products, and certain nuts and seeds. It can assist in decreasing chronic pain linked with different health conditions by inducing nerve pathways in the brain which control pain. It can also help improve rigidity and is beneficial in conditions like walking disabilities, depression associated with Parkinson’s disease, and speech difficulties. Combination of L-Phenylalanine with ultraviolet radiation for people having vitiligo, a condition that is characterized by irregular depigmentation or white patches of skin, can lead to some darkening or repigmentation of whitened areas, especially on the face.

L-Tyrosine, a non-essential amino acid that is used to build protein. It is a precursor dopamine, as well as a precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine. The body makes L-Tyrosine from the amino acid phenylalanine. Since L-Tyrosine is a precursor of Dopamine, it may raise mental alertness, making it of great use in exercise programs.

NADH or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrogen is a double nucleotide and is the reduced form of NAD. It acts as an electron carrier in the body. Chemically it is composed of two nucleotides adenine and nicotinamide joined through their phosphate groups.