The Body Sculpture Review

Beta Ecodysterone

Bioperine, a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (black pepper) or Piper longum L (long pepper). It contains 95 percent of piperine. Bioperine is used in conjunction with other herbs or vitamins to increase their absorption and digestion to make them more effective.

Citric Acid ~

Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate 3'-5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate or Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate, a second messenger that mediates the action of several eptide or amine hormones, is abbreviated as cyclic AMP or cAMP. cAMP is thus vital for varied biological processes and used for intracellular signal transduction in various organisms. This major communicator is a result of the action of the enzyme adenyl cyclase on ATP. As such, cyclic AMP performs many physiological functions and is also responsible for increasing blood glucose levels. Adrenaline that enhances blood sugar levels in the body is able to do so by stimulating cAMP production. Cyclic AMP plays an important role in the following: urine regulation synthesis of flagellar proteins in bacteria hormone release sensory and nerve processes Apart from these functions, it also helps in breakdown of lipids in some organisms to produce energy in the absence of sufficient glucose.

Dioscorea Villosa extract

Disodium Phosphate is a Sodium salt with a phosphoric base. It is soluble in water and is used commercially to keep powdered products from forming cakes. It is also used as a stabilizer and buffering agent in various foods and as an emulsifying agent in manufacturing pasteurized processed cheese. It is added to powdered milk to help keep it from clumping. Prolonged inhalation and ingestion of Disodium Phosphate, however, does have its effects. Inhalation over a long period of time can bring about disorders of the respiratory tract, while ingesting the same can cause lethargy, vomiting, heart diseases and neurological disorders. Contact with the skin and eyes can cause irritation, inflammation and pain. It may also cause an increased aggravation of pre existing health problems.

Evodiamine, a bioactive alkaloid extract from the Evodiae Fructus plant, sometimes called Wu-Chu-Yu. Evodiamine is related to capsaicin, found in cayenne pepper. Evodiamine is a vanilloid receptor agonist, and may enhance lipolytic activity. Evodiamine has been shown to raise the body’s skin temperature and decrease core temperature, which is thought to burn calories and fat for energy.

Glabra

Guggulsterone- Commiphora wightii, or the so called Guggul tree is a flowering shrub or rather a small tree which can grow up to a size of 4 meters. Once very common in India, it is now there listed as endangered, but not in northern Africa or elsewhere in central Asia. It was very popular in the Indian Ayurvedic medicine, but also currently in the western medicine for treating of heart problems. The hydrocarbon secretion of Guggul contains a plant sterol, guggulsterone, which in the human body seems to act as an antagonist to the farnesoid X receptor. Furthermore, guggulsterone is active in increasing the natural thyroid production. This in turn stimulates the metabolism and may raise the body temperature, burning stored excess fat.

Horsetail Herb- Horsetail products have been known to increase the production of urine. There is only a small amount of research in humans specifically using horsetail grass stem. Because there is a scientific basis for horsetail working as a diuretic, horsetail likely does increase urine. It is not clear what dose is safe or effective. One study suggests that horsetail may increase the rate of bone formation and aid in calcium deposition into bone. However, this study was limited.

L-Tyrosine is a protein non-essential building block Although non-essential it is important for the structure of body proteins. It has a direct effect on neurotransmitters.

Octopamine is a biogenic substance which is containing an amine group, apparently related to noradrenaline, which is a catecholamine functioning as both, neurotransmitter and a hormone. Similar to norepinephrine, which is another name for noradrenaline, octopamine may act as a stress hormone, triggering increased heart rate, energy consumption and blood flow, even the blood pressure. One side effect of octopamine is apparently the release of fat from the adipocytes, which are the fat cells where excess energy is being stored. This side effect prompted the use of octopamine as a dietary supplement aimed at weight loss, but used in combination with other stimulants. Octopamine has been discovered in the middle of the twentieth century, but the use as a fat removal agent is very recent.

Phosphatidylcholine - a major component of biological membranes and can be isolated from egg yolk or soy beans. This extraction of the Phosphatidylcholine is done using hexane. Phosphatidylcholine is in fact a primary dietary source of choline, an essential nutrient which can also be synthesised by the body. Phosphatidylcholine is composed of a phosphate group, 2 fatty acids and choline. The fatty acids are what make Phosphatidylcholine valuable for promoting health. Phosphatidylcholine is important because it provides the body with choline which is required for the proper metabolism of fats as well as regulating the movement of fats in and out of cells. Choline is also need to maintain cell membrane integrity. Phosphatidylcholine also increases the solubility of cholesterol and hence decreases the chances of atherosclerosis.

Potassium, a mineral that is quite common in our food. Potassium is needed for proper muscle growth, nervous system and brain function and to help balance the PH of our bodies.

Quercetin, a bioflavonoid derived mostly from blue-green algae. Quercetin is a strong antioxidant commonly found in onions, wine and tea.

Smilax- The genus Smilax includes approximately 300 different species of vines, found in warm regions like South America, North America and the Caribbean. Also known as Sarsaparilla, the roots of the plant are highly effective and thus used in various herbal treatments. For centuries, Smilax has been used by the natives for curing ailments and disorders like sexual impotence, dermatitis, syphilis to name just a few. The plant contains plant steroids called saponin as well as flavonoids. Theoretically, it is believed that the body synthesizes saponin into sex hormones, testosterone and estrogen. Since the plant has flavonoids, it also boasts of antioxidant properties. Smilax dietary supplements are extensively used for strength training and bodybuilding. The best benefit of using Smilax supplements is that there are absolutely no side effects.

Taraxacum officinale

Trimeylxanthine anyhydrous

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.

Vitamin B3, also called Niacin, is a water-soluble vitamin needed for the conversion of food into energy so that it may be used by the body. Vitamin B3 also helps metabolize protein, sugar and fat.