Cinnamon
A spice produced from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia, that has been shown in some (but not all) studies to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose control. Cinnamon or cinnamon extracts are often added to both weight loss and carb-containing pre-workout/NO-boosting supplements. Supplement labels may list it as “Cinnamon bark extract,” “Cassia extract,” “Cassia” or “Cinnulin PF” –...
Coleus forskohlii
An ancient Ayurvedic medicinal plant and source of forskolin, a compound shown to have modest effects on fat loss. Standardized extracts are often included in weight loss supplement formulas.
Betaine
Also known as trimethylglycine. A naturally-occurring nutrient/metabolite with therapeutic applications. Supplemental betaine can help reduce homocysteine (a risk factor for cardiovascular disease) and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Betaine HCl is also a source of hydrochloric acid, and can be used to compensate for decreased production by the stomach (hypochlorhydria). See the University of Maryland Medical Center for...
Dextrose
A common term for D-glucose – a simple sugar (monosaccharide) used by the human body as a primary source of fuel. Glucose is ubiquitous in nature, and is found in a wide range of carbohydrates, from table sugar (sucrose = glucose + fructose) and milk sugar (lactose = glucose + galactose), to cellulose (insoluble fiber), starch and glycogen (all of which are glucose polymers). Dextrose is often used in pre-/post-workout...
Evodiamine
One of the principle, bioactive alkaloids of Evodia rutaecarpa. Like capsaicin, evodiamine is a vanilloid receptor agonist, with thermogenic and (potential) anti-obesity effects. Evodiamine may also have therapeutic potential, due to its anti-tumor and analgesic effects. Evodiamine is often added to fat burners (purified or as a standardized extract of Evodia) to promote thermogenesis. It’s alleged to invoke a...
Evodia rutaecarpa
The fruits of Evodia rutaecarpa are known as “Wu Zhu Yu” (or “Wu Chu Yu”) in traditional Chinese medicine. Evodia fruits contain several bioactive alkaloids with therapeutic potential, including evodiamine and rutaecarpine. Experimentally, Evodia extracts have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic and gastroprotective effects. Evodia extracts, often standardized for evodiamine, are frequently...
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