Aminogen®
A proprietary proteolytic enzyme preparation produced by Triarco Industries which is added to protein supplements to improve digestion/absorption. According to the manufacturer’s own studies, however, relatively large doses (2.5–5g) are needed to make a significant impact. This is more than is typically added to most commercial protein...
Green Coffee Bean Extract
An extract made from green, unroasted coffee beans. Green coffee bean extract is rich in chlorogenic acid, which has anti-hypertensive, vasorelaxing, antioxidant and hypoglycemic effects in humans and/or animals. Green coffee bean extract has also been demonstrated to have fat/weight loss effects in mice, and – according to a manufacturer’s in-house study – may assist with fat loss in humans, as well. Green coffee...
Naringin
A flavonoid glycoside responsible for the bitter taste of grapefruit. Naringen is metabolized to its aglycone (i.e., sugar-free) form, naringenin, in-vivo. Both naringin and naringenin are biologically active and can contribute to the “grapefruit juice effect” on ingested drugs. Unlike grapefruit furanocoumarins, naringin and naringenin have relatively weak effects on “Phase I” drug-metabolizing enzymes;...
Magnolia Bark
The bark of Magnolia officinalis – which is used in Chinese traditional medicine (houpu) to treat lung and intestinal disorders. Magnolia bark extracts contain honokiol and magnolol, which are considered to be the active ingredients. Magnolia bark extracts have anti-depressant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-bacterial activity in animal and cell culture experiments. Standardized magnolia bark extracts are...
Slimaluma®
See Caralluma fimbriata.
Caralluma fimbriata
An Indian cactus typically eaten as a vegetable. Caralluma fimbriata also has a reputation as a hunger/appetite suppressant and is used as “famine food” in rural India. This is why extracts are used in a number of weight loss supplements. Caralluma fimbriata also contains a range of pregnane glycosides which allegedly interfere with the body’s ability to accumulate body fat (the proposed mechanism is similar to...
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