Acetyl L-Carnitine is also known as ALCAR, and has been widely popularized as the superior form to L-Carnitine pertaining to the bioavailability. Carnitine is the quaternary ammonium compound which is being used to move fatty acids out of the cytosol and into the mitochondria when the fats are being broken down, when these are needed to generate additional metabolic energy. The biologically active form of Carnitine is L-Carnitine; Acetyl L-Carnitine is the acetylated form of L-Carnitine and is also known as Acetylcarnitine. L-Carnitine is generally derived from lysine and methionine, which are both amino acids. While the neuro-protecting properties of Acetyl L-Carnitine have been tested on lab animals and some proof was obtained, the role of Acetyl L-Carnitine as a weight loss agent still needs some testing in studies on humans.

Berberine is an alkaloid plant used for medicinal purpose in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. It is yellow in color and bitter-tasting. Studies show that berberine possesses weak antibiotic properties which inhibits the growth of virus, fungi and bacteria. This feature of berberine has made it popular in the treatment of sinus infections, diarrhea and respiratory problems. It lowers the level of cholesterol and blood pressure and suppresses the development of tumor cells which include leukemia, breast cancer, hepatoma etc. However berberine must not be used without consulting your physician. Pregnant women must stay away from this compound as it increases the chance of premature delivery and miscarriage by causing contraction in the uterus. Because of its strong yellow color berberine was used to dye wood, leather and wool.

Caffeine is extracted from coffee and tea during the process of decaffeination. Caffeine Anhydrous can be produced from dimethyl urea and malonic acid. It stimulates the central nervous system, enhancing the focus, concentration, and alertness, and warding off drowsiness. It is a mild diuretic and can also increase the metabolism. It increases the energy level and reduces fatigue. Aside from increasing mental alertness, it also helps in maximizing weight loss training. It stimulates the metabolism that helps the body to burn fat faster and uses the fat as energy. It also provides physical energy and delays the onset of fatigue.

Calcium, a mineral vital to the human body, Calcium is necessary for many bodily functions, such as muscle contraction, and proper heart function.

Fo-Ti is native to South Western China. It is sometimes known as fleece flower or Chinese Cornbind. It is known to be used as an overall health tonic that increase longevity and as a remedy for various illness and health conditions. It contains alkaloids that rejuvenate the nerves, brain cells and endocrine glands. It has antibacterial, detoxifying and antioxidant properties. It prevents premature greying of hair, and improves sexual vigour. Fo-Ti Root contains lectin that attaches itself to carbohydrates in the body that aids in lowering blood cholesterol. It even helps in slowing down the effects of heart diseases by preventing the accumulation of fat that may restrict the blood vessels. Fo-Ti Root also helps boost the immune system, treat chronic bronchitis, alleviate fatigue, and improve digestion.

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

Octopamine is a biogenic substance which is containing an amine group, apparently related to noradrenaline, which is a catecholamine functioning as both, neurotransmitter and a hormone. Similar to norepinephrine, which is another name for noradrenaline, octopamine may act as a stress hormone, triggering increased heart rate, energy consumption and blood flow, even the blood pressure. One side effect of octopamine is apparently the release of fat from the adipocytes, which are the fat cells where excess energy is being stored. This side effect prompted the use of octopamine as a dietary supplement aimed at weight loss, but used in combination with other stimulants. Octopamine has been discovered in the middle of the twentieth century, but the use as a fat removal agent is very recent.

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.