7-Keto DHEA- When dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA, has been introduced, it was lauded as the anti aging miracle drug, the fountain of youth. Once the concern grew that DHEA may promote the growth of not detected tumors, the interest fizzled. The scientists would not give up on the DHEA and have isolated the 7-Keto DHEA component, which is supposed to give all the positive effects, without the negative aspects. 7-Keto DHEA has shown in studies conducted with lab animals that it promotes the immune system, is anti catabolic, improves memory, raises indirectly the metabolism rate, which then burns more calories. In a human safety study no adverse effects were noted. 7-Keto DHEA is a very popular nutritional supplement ingredient with the body building community and is used for weight loss and muscle building.

Bromelain - There are numerous health benefits of bromelain. Studies have shown that bromelain helps improve both the health and quality of life in a variety of ways. It is an enzyme that breaks down proteins in the body and helps ease and prevent a number of diseases due to its valuable medicinal properties. It is beneficial for arthritis patients since it helps decrease swelling and inflammation which can be caused by this disorder. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, bromelain can also aid in treatment of rheumatism. It also has blood thinning properties, and thus it can be efficacious in preventing and treating clots in blood and plaques in arteries that in turn helps prevent cardiovascular problems. It helps alleviate aches and pain.

Gelatin is a solid substance that comes from the collagen found inside the skin and bones of some animals, mostly from pigs, cattles and other domesticated animals. The collagen becomes gelatin after undergoing the process of partial hydrolysis. Gelatin is a protein that is translucent, colorless, odor-free, breakable and almost without taste. One property of gelatin is its ability to melt easily when heated and in the same way, solidify when cooled. Commonly, it is being utilized as a gelling agent in many industries like food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It's also known by its E number which is E441.

Grapefruit Extract, also known as citrus seed extract is a liquid that is derived from the seeds, pulp as well as the white membranes of grapefruit. Some scientists claim that grapefruit extract possesses antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties while others recommend it for the treatment of earache, throat infections etc. There are two ways in which grapefruit extract is prepared. One is the natural, self-made grapefruit extract which is made by grinding the seed and pulp and then mixing them with glycerine. The second method is the commercial way in which the seed, pulp, glycerine and synthetic preservatives are all blended together. Grapefruit extract is believed to have a lot of scope in the health food industry. However one has to be careful as grapefruit can have several interactions with certain drugs like warfarin.

Green Tea Extract is currently being promoted by the health conscious community as a weight loss product, which does not do this incredible concoction of helpful ingredients justice. Many green tea extracts nowadays exclude caffeine, to avoid the associated side effects and lower the ingestion of this legal addictive stimulant. The main characteristic of the green tea extract should be the antioxidative effect, which surpasses Vitamin C twentyfold. But the other traits are not to be forgotten, it is anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogen and anti-radiation. The unique combination of green tea catechins, derivatives of apicatechin, and flavonoids, which belong to the same family, are proven scavengers of free radicals and an unavoidable addition to any dietary supplement combination, body building or weight loss as the target objective.

Guarana is not only a dietary supplement but also an energy booster as well as it has a high concentration of caffeine.

Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent from the family Apocynaceae. It is a native plant of South Africa and Namibia. It is also commonly known as Bushman's Hat and Queen of the Namib. In appearance Hoodia gordonii is similar to cactus, but it has large tan colored flowers with strong smell. It has been used in traditional medicine for weight loss since a long time. It is increasingly being used in modern weight loss supplements because research has shown its appetite suppressant effects. Hoodia gordonii is not currently on the list of endangered species, but it is feared to become endangered if its excessive foraging and trade is not controlled.

Magnesium Stearate  is also chemically known as octadecanoic acid. It is made up of the magnesium salt of stearic acid. It is often derived from plant and bovine sources. Magnesium Stearate is commonly used as additive or preservatives. It is also used as emulsifier in ketchups, syrups, and sauces. It has anti-caking properties. It is used in some cosmetic products particularly in baby powders because of its ability to provide a softer texture than talcum powders. It is used in confectionaries as a binding agent for candies. It can help prevent magnesium deficiencies. Magnesium Stearate is used as fillers in capsules and tablets such as vitamins and other pharmaceuticals.

Niacin is an essential B vitamin, in cellular energy used for the promotion of healthy cardiovascular function, nervous system function, and immune function. Niacin nutritionally manages cholesterol levels already within the normal range. Also known as vitamin B3, niacin is one of a complex of B vitamins that are essential for good health. Niacin is so-called nicotinic acid, known also as nicotinamide. It helps regulate blood sugar and also works at cellular level protecting the skin and enhances the digestive system. And being an originator of the amino acid tryptophan, it can be made by tryptophan in the body. It’s also a coenzyme playing an important role in body metabolism. Supplements of vitamin B3 are also known to reduce levels of bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol in the blood.

Silica is silicon dioxide, a trace mineral found in bones, teeth, skin, eyes, glands and organs. It also helps keep skin elastic. Silica works with calcium to maintain bone strength.

Vegetable Cellulose is a commercial product designed to act as filler or a disintegrant and consequently finds use in making capsule sheaths. It is made by chemically modifying cellulose which is the durable material that makes plant cell walls. Biochemically cellulose is a long chain carbohydrate composed of bonded monosaccharide units. Vegetable cellulose is manufactured by introducing certain chemical groups in the otherwise simple chemical structure of cellulose. The most common raw material used to produce vegetable cellulose is wood pulp from soft wood trees, such as gymnosperms. Its most important benefit is in the pharmaceutical industry where it is used to make capsules. The capsule itself tastes neutral but masks the taste of a very unpleasant tasting powdered drug placed inside it and to add to this, the human body cannot process cellulose so it does not undergoes any sort of metabolism in out body and passes out with your faeces.