Nearly 40 million American adults are obese.
The national obesity average jumped from 12% in 1991 to 19.8% in 2000
Some 300,000 Americans die from obesity-related diseases every year --making obesity second only to smoking as a leading cause of premature death in the U.S.

   Drs. Roland Sturm of Rand and Kenneth Wells of Rand also studied our national obesity epidemic and discovered that the health risks associated with obesity are greater than those associated with smoking, drinking or poverty. According to the study, the findings suggest that weight reduction should be an urgent public health priority.

   Green Tea Extract...

 Green Tea Extract is a bioflavonoid rich, supplement used for fighting free radicals.  It protects against digestive and respiratory infections, helps to block cancer promoting actions of carcinogens, protects against high cholesterol levels, and blocks the attachment of the bacteria associated with dental cavities to the teeth.  It helps with thermogenesis and aids in the metabolism of fat and therefore is helpful in shedding fat.  It has no known side effects even in large doses or during long term use.

Kola Nut Extract...

Kola nut, (cola nitida), is a caffeine-containing nut of two evergreen trees of the cocoa family (Sterculiaceae), native to tropical North Africa and cultivated extensively in the New World tropics. The nut has been used in medicines and in soft drinks, though American "colas" today instead use synthetic flavorings that mimic its taste. Kola nuts are also used where grown as a medium of exchange or are chewed to diminish sensations of hunger and fatigue, to aid digestion, and to combat intoxication, hangover, and diarrhea. If you are on medication where caffeine is contraindicated, you should not use Kola nut. Additionally, if you are pregnant or nursing, it is important to speak with your health care professional before using Kola nut.

White Willow Bark...

The white willow was introduced into the United States form Europe and can be found next to rivers and streams throughout the country. The bark is the part of the willow used, and is easily removed in the spring when the sap begins to flow.

Willows have been used for centuries for pain relief and reduction of fever. The leaves can be chewed, and contain salicylic acid. This compound has been synthesized into acetylsalicylic acid, otherwise known as aspirin.

Natural salicylic acid is nearly as potent as aspirin, however, the compound salicin from willow does not cause gastric or intestinal upset or bleeding as aspirin can, This is because willow does not block prostaglandins in the stomach or intestines.

Chromium...

Chromium Picolinate is sometimes promoted as products that have the ability to even out levels of sugar in the blood while enhancing the body’s fat burning metabolism. Some research studies have shown that additional chromium in a person’s diet may help to normalize sugar levels in diabetics, but not in everyone. It is an ideal supplement for more mature adults as the body absorbs less chromium as we age.

Chromium Picolinate is a dietary supplement that may be helpful in suppressing appetites and cravings. Additionally, it has been shown to build muscle and trim fat simultaneously. If taken with exercise and as part of a calorie controlled diet, the results can be outstanding.

Research conducted on overweight volunteers given Chromium Picolinate for 72 days, but following no particular diet or exercise regime, were shown to have lost an average of just over 4 pounds of fat while also gaining 1.4 pounds of lean muscle. Therefore, for anyone wishing to lose weight, adding the recommended dosage of Chromium Picolinate can aid in weight loss and lead to desirable results.

Dosage should not exceed 1200 micrograms (mcg) per day as this may result in liver and kidney problems. Pregnant or breast feeding women should avoid Chromium Picolinate.

Citrus Aurantium...

Citrus aurantium is commonly referred to as bitter orange. Zhi shi is the immature dried fruit of citrus aurantium. Zhi has bee used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat chest congestion and stimulate gastrointestinal functions.

Extracts from citrus aurantium contain a rare combination of five adrenergic amines: synephrine, N-methyltyramine, hordenine, octopamine, and tyramine. These amines stimulate beta-3 cell receptors with minimal effect on other alpha and beta receptors. This could indicate that citrus aurantium increases  metabolic rate without affecting heart rate or blood pressure.

Stimulation of these beta-3 receptors elicits the breakdown of fat. Simultaneously, this stimulation causes an increase in the metabolic rate – thermogenesis – which burns calories. Citrus aurantium may also act as an appetite suppressant.

Caffeine...

Caffeine is known medically as trimethylxanthine, and the chemical formula is C8H10N4O2. When isolated in pure form, caffeine is a white crystalline powder that tastes very bitter. The chief source of pure caffeine is the process of decaffeinating coffee and tea.

Medically, caffeine is useful as a cardiac stimulant and also as a mild diuretic (it increases urine production). Recreationally, it is used to provide a "boost of energy" or a feeling of heightened alertness. It's often used to stay awake longer -- college students and drivers use it to stay awake late into the night. Many people feel as though they "cannot function" in the morning without a cup of coffee to provide caffeine and the boost it gives them.

GOOD MOLECULE, HUPERZINE!

 Huperzine A (HupA for short), an alkaloid found in the Chinese herb Huperzia serrata, is effective in improving cognitive and memory abilities in humans, in all age groups across the board.  Based on four important psychological tests, including memory function, the improvement rate with Huperzine was as much as 70%.

Huperzine is safe with rarely any side effects.  The only side effects noted were mild to moderate nausea and insomnia, but only a very few experience any side effects at all.

Choline

Our bodies can't make enough of the B vitamin Choline. Choline helps us absorb and use fats, and is required for making acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter needed for muscle control, memory storage and other functions.  Choline contains what’s known as a methyl group, which the body uses to form genetic material or DNA.  Meats, dairy products and soy foods are rich in Choline.  Supplementation of Choline is recommended.

Diet recommendations:  Based on the limited human data that is currently available, the Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences USA, recommends that an adequate intake level for Choline is 550 mg/day for men and 425 mg/day for women. For children, Choline should be proportionately adjusted for body size