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.

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Gelatin constitutes the shells of pharmaceutical capsules in order to make them easier to swallow. Gelatin is a translucent, colourless, brittle, nearly tasteless solid substance, extracted from the collagen inside animals' connective tissue. It has been commonly used as a gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical, photography, and cosmetic manufacturing.

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 of immense use to treat body ache, headaches and poor digestion. The green tea extract contains polyphenols to high levels and is an opulent source of antioxidant. It has the power of fighting free radicals more than vitamin E. the polyphenols present in green tea extract protect against respiratory and digestive infections. It blocks the carcinogens actions that promotes cancer and reduces the cholesterol levels. Green tea extract helps in metabolizing fat. The dieters can feel the weight loss without side effects and jitters. The green tea extract decreases the heart disease risk and also helps in preventing liver failure. The benefits of green tea extract are many, but as it contains caffeine, medical experts should be consulted prior to using it. Green tea extract also defends dental plaque. Green tea extracts prevents even liver transplant failure, but pregnant women should take green tea only after doctor consultation.

Guarana is a climbing plant of the Sapindaceae family native to the Amazon basin. Guarana is best known for its fruit and seeds. Guarana extracts contain naturally high amounts of caffeine which the plant uses in defense against pathogens. Its extracts are a natural and abundant source of caffeine in most parts of the world. It is added to soft drinks, herbal tea, energy shots and used in capsules. The extracts have a positive effect on cognition and they also increase memory retention and physical endurance. A 2007 study on human pilots showed its positive effects on memory, alertness and mood. It is also reported to have antioxidant and antibacterial effects.

Hoodia Gordonii is an extract from the Hoodia plant of South West Africa. It is one of the fore runners in weight loss programs. Quenching thirst and providing energy are two of the numerous uses of the plant extract. The extract reduces gastric acid output in the stomach to a large extent, ranging from 40 – 60%. Aside from repressing hunger, Hoodia raises the overall energy levels in the body and will make a person feel completely healthy – both mentally and physically. Hoodia Gordonii is known to be extremely effective and does not have side effects such as dizziness, causing an increase of the heart beat or body temperature and sleeplessness. Hoodia Gordonii, however, should not be used during pregnancy and by nursing mothers.

Magnesium Stearate is coommonly used as a filling agent in the manufacture of capsules and tablets, such as vitamins, the source of this ingredient is typically bovine. However, there is an increasing number of vegetarian options in which the product specifically indicates it contains magnesium stearate from vegetable sources.

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.