Black Pepper, which contains Capsaicin, a thermogenic substance. A thermogenic raises your core temperature, which allows you to burn more calories from food, particularly when eating a high fat meal.

Fenugreek is an herb and a spice, whereby the leaves are used as an herb and the seed as spice. Historically the use of fenugreek can be traced back to 4000 BC in Iraq, Bronze Age Kingdom of Judah, and was found in desiccated form in the tomb of Tutankhamen. The use is very widespread, from being a common ingredient in curry, to the inexpensive use as a maple syrup surrogate product ingredient in the United States, this herb and spice has found its way into many cuisines all over the world. Fenugreek seeds were used in the traditional Chinese medicine bearing the name Hu Lu Ba. They contain considerable amounts of the polysaccharide galactomannan, but also diosgenin, yamogenin, togogenin, neotigogens and gitogenin. Further components are volatile oils, mucilage and alkaloids, including trigonelline and choline.

Maca Root  is derived from a plant native in Peru that is rich in vitamins and phytochemicals. It is also referred to as the super food. It is used for treating infertility and alleviates menopausal symptoms and premenstrual syndromes (PMS). It is an aphrodisiac that aids in sexual performance. It also aids in balancing the hormones in the body. It also helps increase the energy, strength, stamina and endurance. It is also a natural adaptogen that helps the body resist and adapt to external conditions. It works with the body’s natural antibodies to strengthen the immune system. Maca root is rich in vitamin C, which strengthens the body’s ability to resist infections.

Nettle has tonic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and diuretic properties. Nettle has been used to treat rheumatism, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. Nettle is very effective in treating urinary tract infections. An infusion of the nettle leaves can be used for inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract and also is effective for treating certain individuals with allergic reactions to hay fever.It helps the body to eliminate waste products and prevents fluid retention. Nettle's properties have been beneficial for coughs and have been used to get rid of phlegm from the lungs and stomach. Nettle helps draw body tissues together and control bleeding. Nettle leaf is used in a simple infusion as a tonic decoction to cleanse the blood. Nettle is also used as a specific for treating cases of childhood eczema; it's especially useful for nervous eczema. Nettle leaves contain iron and vitamin C and is sometimes used for treating anemia and poor circulation.

Tribulus Terrestris is an invasive species and noxious weed, but also a flowering perennial plant that is native to warmer to tropical regions of Europe, south of Asia, Africa, north of Australia and recently naturalized in both of the Americas. Historically, the Tribulus terrestris was recognized by the traditional Chinese medicine and the Indian ayurveda. Because of the increases in testosterone levels, also dihydrotestosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone, Tribulus terrestris was deemed an aphrodisiac, but also a nerve tonic and diuretic. Protodioscin was identified as the active chemical in T. terrestris, which is a relative to DHEA. These traits have made this supplement very popular with the body building community, and also why it was used in Dr. Richard Cohen Optimale RX,Tribulus terrestris is used as a promoter of a stable libido function and to augment the muscle tone.

White Button Mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, is one of the most commonly cultivated and consumed mushrooms in the world. It is native in European and North American grasslands and is cultivated in more than 70 countries. This mushroom contains high amounts of Vitamins D and B, making it an excellent source of the said vitamins. Minerals like sodium, potassium and phosphorus are also present in this basidiomycete mushroom. Aside from the nutritional value it possesses, the common mushroom also has antioxidant qualities. This may be supported by the conjugated linoleic acid and vitamin D contents of the mushroom. A recent scientific study by the Institut National de la Recherche Agrinomique, a government research institute in France, found that it may even contain more antioxidants than other types. Another study, led by Dayong Wu, suggests that high intake of white button mushrooms may enhance natural immunity against tumors and viruses through the enhancement of natural killer cell activities brought about by IFN7 (Interferon Gamma) and TNF-a (Tumor Necrotizing Factor-a). This study was published in the 2007 issue of Journal of Nutrition. Certain clinical studies prove another benefit of consuming white button mushrooms. The study revealed that women who ate white button mushrooms are 67% less likely to develop breast cancer. The possible explanation lies in the mushroom’s estrogen-decreasing activity; the hormone was associated in the increased risk of breast cancer development.

Zinc is acknowledged as essential to the human organism. It is a trace element found in over a hundred and up to three hundred enzymes. It is the second most important mineral in the body, after iron. Zinc is also defined as an important catalytic agent, which is active in enzymatic reactions such as hydroxilation, which is essential for the protein forming amino acid proline, but also for hypoxia response. Zinc is naturally found in red meat, milk, spinach, nuts, oysters, beans and oats. Low zinc counts can attribute to a weakened immune system, interfere with muscle building, cause diarrhea and all kind of other deficiencies. In body building circles, Zinc is an important supplement, valued for the indirect increment of testosterone and the muscle building role.