Blue-Green Algae.

Brown Algae.

Caffeine may be the most popular legal addictive stimulant that is available to mankind. Besides coffee, tea, guarana and kola nut have excess amount of this xanthine alkaloid, which is actually acting as a psychoactive drug. In several plants, caffeine is an effective insect repellant, but this trimethylxanthine is deemed by the Food and Drug Administration as generally safe food substance. It is an antagonist of adenosine receptors. The effect of caffeine is individual and may more or less increase the ability to perform physical and mental labor. It reduces the effects of fatigue and may in long term help predominantly men reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. It has also been observed that caffeine has nootropic effects, furthermore, regular consumption of caffeine may significantly reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Cocoa Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Theobroma cacao. It is cultivated for its seeds which are present in its pod shaped fruits. The extracts from its seeds have a number of health benefits. They are also used to make chocolate. Studies show that Cocoa extracts contain a high level of flavonoids, specifically epicatechin, which may have beneficial cardiovascular effects on health. The ingestion of flavonol-rich cocoa is associated with acute elevation of circulating nitric oxide, enhanced flow-mediated vasodilatation, and augmented microcirculation. Researchers also found that consumption of Cocoa can reduce risk of cancer and can reduce elevated blood pressure.

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.

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.

Huperzine A- The Chinese herb most popularly known as “Huperza serrata” consists of a chemical, which we know as Huperzine A. This chemical has been used as a medicine and especially for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Huperzine A functions similar to a Cholinesterase substance. Similar to the medications prescribed by FDA, Huperzine A also increases the level of acetylcholine. In fact Huperzine A is considered to be more effective when compared to placebo. Huperzine A has been successful to show some improvement in the behavior, memory and cognition of Alzheimer’s sufferers. However, one can’t be under the misconception of Huperzine A being an effective treatment for all cases of Alzheimer’s disease as there is no proper evidence to support it yet.

L-Tyrosine is a proteinogenic polar amino acid, deemed not essential because it can be synthesized by the human body. As a member of the amino acid group that is being used by cells to build proteins, this building block derived its name from the Greek word tyros, which means cheese, because it was discovered in the cheese protein casein. L-Tyrosine can be synthesized from phenylalanine and can be found in foods high on protein, like soy products, poultry, cheese, bananas, dairy products and several seeds, including the sesame seeds. The unique phenol functionality and the occurrence in proteins that belong to the signal transduction process, make this amino acid different. Tyrosine can be converted by tyrosine hydroxylase enzyme into levodopa, a psychoactive drug that is used, among other uses, for clinical treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It is also involved in the synthesis of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.

Oolong Tea- After picking tea leaves from tea gardens, these tea leaves are oxidized for some time. The process of oxidization involves in the making the leaves dark by exposing to oxygen. Oolong tea is a black tea and is extremely good for health. Studies have proved that Oolong tea can help in treating two types of diabetes, Patients suffering from Eczema have shown positive results by drinking at least one liter of Oolong tea everyday, Helps in controlling body weight, polyphenolic compounds present in oolong tea can used in control dental problems. Intake of Oolong tea has multiple benefits and hence needs to be promoted widely. Especially its capability in helping loss weight is a unique feature.

Sage Leaf Extract.

Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin~

Vinpocetine is a derivitate of the periwinkle plant and was developed in the latter part of the 1960’s. It can be used as a dietary supplement, which can be found online.

Wakame Leaf- Wakame is basically edible seaweed. It is a sea vegetable mainly consumed in Japan as part of the miso soup. Wakame is mainly grown and consumed in Japan and Korea. In recent times, wakame has also been cultivated in France. The leaves of the wakame are used for cooking in Korean and Japanese cuisines. They should be cut before cooking as they tend to expand. The dishes containing wakame leaves often contain soya sauce or rice or plain vinegar as a dressing. The leaves are also eaten as a side dish to tofu or as a salad vegetable with cucumber. Wakame is generally distributed dried or salted in both Japan and Europe. Wakame is also known as a good source of omega 3 fatty acid. It is known to contain high amount of calcium, iodine, thiamine and niacin.

Yerba Matte has a level of caffeine and is therefore a stimulant aids in toning, balancing and strengthening the body, aids in digestion, calms and balances nerves and is also used to help treat allergies and sinusitis.