Inositol Hexaphosphate
Also known as phytic acid, “IP6” or “myo-inositol.” Inositol Hexaphosphate is a naturally occurring metabolite in both plant foods (whole grains, legumes, nuts/seeds) and mammalian cells, where it’s synthesized from the dietary nutrient inositol. IP6 is a chelating agent that can bind to divalent cations such as copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium. Thus, it plays paradoxical roles in human...
Deanol Bitartrate
See DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol).
DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)
Dimethylaminoethanol is an industrial chemical and dietary supplement used for memory/cognitive enhancement. DMAE is an analog of the essential nutrient choline, and is thought to increase levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Nonetheless, research on DMAE as a treatment for cognitive/neurological disorders is conflicting, and often does not support the claims made for it. Research has shown that DMAE is actually an...
Cissus quadrangularis
a.k.a. “Veld Grape” – a medicinal plant native to Africa, India, and other parts of Asia. Cissus has traditionally been used to treat a variety of ailments such as bone fractures, ulcers, wounds, indigestion and asthma. Animal studies have shown Cissus extracts may have gastroprotective effects, contribute to bone health, and have antioxidant/antimicrobial activities. Cissus quadrangularis has gained popularity in...
Guggulsterone(s)
Guggulsterone (4,17(20)-pregnadien-3,16-dione) is a plant sterol that’s thought to be the active principle in guggul lipid – the resin of the medicinal plant, Commiphora mukul. In Ayurvedic medicine, guggul lipid is used as a treatment for gout, arthritis, inflammation and obesity. Guggul extracts also have potential lipid-lowering and thyroid stimulating effects. Guggulsterone – either in the form of standardized...
L-Theanine
An amino acid found in tea with relaxant and neuroprotective effects. L-theanine is used in various fat loss supplements, primarily for its effects on mood/cognition (both alone, and synergistically with caffeine), although there is some (very) preliminary evidence that it also may have anti-obesity effects. For more information, see the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center article,...
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