Bioperine, a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (black pepper) or Piper longum L (long pepper). It contains 95 percent of piperine. Bioperine is used in conjunction with other herbs or vitamins to increase their absorption and digestion to make them more effective.

Dicaffeine Malate is used as a replacement for caffeine in colas and dietary supplements. It boosts energy while being easier on the stomach.

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.

Forslean is extracted from the roots of the Coleus forskohlii. It is a popular ingredient in many weight loss and bodybuilding supplements because recent research shows it to initiate a chemical process in the body that results in burning of energy and fat cells. Forslean is shown to increase thyroid activity, which increases metabolism. Increase in metabolism results in burning of more calories, thus helping users lose weight. Some research also claims that Forslean can increase muscle gains in body builders while burning fat at the same time. It is also claimed to cure mood disorders.

Fucoxanthin is a component found in green sea weed that is avidly utilized in promoting excessive weight loss in individuals.

Guggulsterone is a plant sterol found in the resin of the guggul plant, Commiphora mukul. It acts as an antagonist of the farnesoid X receptor, which was earlier believed to result in decreased cholesterol synthesis in the liver.

Razberi-K is a ketone unique to raspberry. Raspberry is rich in bioactive elements that are good for health. It is beneficial in reducing fats in the body. It helps decrease fat levels in the body in two ways: by reducing absorption of dietary fat and; by enhancing liplysis induced by norepinephrine. Research has found that increasing lipolysis can help boost glycerol release, enhancing translocation of hormone sensitive lipase in fat cells. Due to its fat burning ability, it is beneficial in weight reduction. It also has the capability of enhancing metabolic efficiency and decreasing production of harmful free radicals in the body.

Sclareolide is a terpenoid, similar to sclareol, which is a plant antifungal compound. It has been used widely in the cosmetics industry but has been recently rediscovered as a thermogenic supplement. It is deemed actually a weight loss aid, whereby it is supposed to increase energy consumption by turning it into heat. While it is not only a weight loss supplement, but also an energy supplement, it is not really a new product. It is an alternative to ephedra, which has been banned. While sclareolide is new, it has been widely touted as the safe and healthy alternative to ephedra. Also named normabrolide, this cAMP activator is currently derived from extracts of the clary sage herb and is deemed to help athletes achieve the lean, shredded look.