AAKG is a kind of salt, amino salt to be precise that is being used in dietary and even body building supplement. The protein content that Alpha-Ketoglutarate produces is the ones responsible for producing different hormones that are responsible for muscle growth. Please take note that this is not something that can be compared with steroids. Alpha-Ketoglutarate just helps your body produce the right amount of body building hormones – it basically maintains the body system’s entire metabolic process. For people who have recently undergone surgery, this is what most surgeons recommend. It increases the level of insulin in the body and increased insulin means faster cell regeneration and faster wound healing.

Alfalfa Leaf is an insoluble fiber that bulks stool and promotes peristalsis.

Auricularia also known as wood ear, cloud ear, or Judas ear mushroom is a fungus. This fungus has been used in China for many years to cure hemorrhoids and also to strengthen the body. It is also used to treat angina, diarrhea, and hemoptysis Today it is used to clot blood by obstructing the platelets. The other uses include lowering cholesterol and triglycerides. There is also evidence that it has a role in treating diabetes and cancer. There has also been studies done that show it can reverse aging by increasing the SOD activity in DNA repair.

Cayenne, 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.

Cinnamon reduces fasting blood sugar levels.

Cordyceps is a genus of ascomycete fungi that includes about 400 species. All Cordyceps species are endoparasitoids, mainly insects and other arthropods. They are abundant in humid and tropical forests. It is used in preparation of drugs to suppress human immune system for organ transplant. Some experiments with mice showed that Cordyceps can protect the bone marrow and digestive systems from whole body irradiation. In some other studies Researchers have noted that Cordyceps have a hypoglycemic effect and may be beneficial for people with insulin resistance. They are also used in manufacture of supplements claimed to increase performance in athletes.

Damiana is a shrub belonging to the family of Turneraceae. Even though it is a small shrub, it produces aromatic, small flowers. It is generally found in the regions of South America, Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. It is also a fruit bearing shrub. The flowers generally blossom in late summer on the damiana shrub. Then the fruits follow. The fruit it bears is quite similar in taste to figs. It emits a smell which is quite similar to the odor of chamomile. The oils present in the shrub are reason behind this odor. It is said to have aphrodisiac properties. Natives of south and Central America use the leaves to make tea. In Mexico, the tea made with damiana leaves is generally drunk with sugar so as to increase the love making ability.

Eurycoma Longifolia is also known as tongkat ali or pasak bumi. It is a plant in the family Simaroubaceae and genus Eurycoma, native to Indonesia and Malaysia. It was used in folk medicine for its antimalarial, antipyretic, antiulcer, cytotoxic and aphrodisiac properties. Eurycoma longifolia is used in supplements for bodybuilders because research claims that it can increase testosterone level but most of the research was conducted on rats and further scientific evidence is needed to confirm its effect on testosterone levels in humans. Some studies also show that it induces apoptosis in breast-cancer cells and is cytotoxic to lung-cancer cells.

Ginger Root- Zingiber officinale is the actual plant that grows an underground stem, commonly called ginger root and is a very popular spice, which also has medicinal properties. Main components of the ginger root are a mixture of volatile oils, zingerone, shogaols and gingerols, which have been found to display analgesic, antipyretic, antibacterial and sedative properties. Ginger also contains a fragrant essential oil, essentially consisting of sesquiterpenoids. As a spice, it is an important part of the Indian and Chinese cuisine, in the Western World it is known as the main ingredient in cookies, such as the gingerbread man, but also in the popular beverage ginger ale. Traditionally used as a treatment for nausea, diarrhea, motion sickness, general stomach settler, but also as a cold remedy, just recently properties for treatment of osteoarthritis and diabetes have been discovered.

Golden Spear Grass Extract

L-Arginine is an amino acid that helps the body get rid of ammonia and is used to make compounds such as creatine, l-proline and l-glutamine which is then converted into glucose as the body needs it.

Reishi Mushroom is fast becoming recognized for its qualities to work against heart problems and cancer. It provides a potent boost to the immune system. It is all nerve calming and an anti inflammatory amongst many other things.

Shitake Mushroom is well known for its supportive qualities for the liver and cardiovascular system for example. It provides a platform for healthy body cells to thrive in.

Spirulina, unicellular blue - green algae, is one of the earliest photosynthetic life forms on earth. This micro-organism is rich in vegetable proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, enzymes, lipids, phytochemicals and essential amino acids. Since it is very easily digestible and provides a balance of necessary nutrients, it has become a potential source of probiotic, whole food. For instance, the blue colored pigments called phycocyanin are known to combat cancer. For these reasons, Spirulina is also considered to be a beneficial biochemical and medical resource. Through ages, the alga has been widely used for its nutritional properties by the indigenous people of North Africa and Mexico. But now, Spirulina is used in dietary supplements also. Commercial preparations of Spirulina are available in the form of powder, capsules, and tablets.