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Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoic acid promotes cellular health by protecting the body from the oxidative damage of aging and exercise. An antioxidant, it also helps the body produce energy. Studies show that alpha-lipoic acid treats blood sugar in diabetic patients, nerve pain or damage associated with diabetes and chemotherapy, and cardiotoxicity.
Garcinia Cambogia (Hydroxy Citric Acid)
Garcinia Cambogia and its principle acid, hydroxycitric acid, promote weight loss and enhance exercise performance by reducing appetite, inhibiting fat synthesis and decreasing body weight without stimulating the central nervous system. The garcinia cambogia fruit is routinely consumed in parts of South Asia.
Green Tea
Research studies show that regular consumption of green tea or tea supplements can prevent cancer and heart disease. Green tea can also increase calorie and fat burning in the body, which may lead to weight loss. Green tea is a popular beverage in Asia rich in anti-oxidants.
Hoodia
Hoodia Gordonii is a plant that has been used as an appetite suppressant in Africa for thousands of years. Prelimenary research shows that hoodia works with the brain's chemistry to halt hunger cravings. Studies also show that it can help with weight and fat loss.
Soy Protein
Soy protein is one of the most researched ingredients in the functional food marketplace with over 1000 studies supporting its safe and effective use for cholesterol reduction, weight loss, lean body mass gain, improved sports performance, reduced recovery time, reduced bone loss, reduced hot flashes during menopause, reduced risk of cancer and use in infants to reduce diarrhea.
White Kidney Bean Extract
White kidney bean extract promotes weight loss in men and women by decreasing the number of carbohydrate calories absorbed by the body. This also leads to a decreased risk of coronary artery disease, obesity, degenerative arthritis, and obstructive mellitus.
