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Cayenne, which contains Capsaicin, a thermogenic substance. A thermogenic raises your core temperature, which allows you to burn more calories from food, particularly when eating a high fat meal.

Cinnamon- In the past, cinnamon was considered a gift for the kings. It has also been made use of as a culinary spice and has also been used in medicine and for other purposes. Cinnamon was part of the embalming procedure used by the Egyptians. In the present day, it is used to relieve abdominal cramps, improve the appetite and alleviate indigestion. Cinnamon extract has also been used to fight against a bacterial yeast infection that is causing much discomfort. Cinnamon extract has also been used as a preservative to curb the growth of bacteria such as salmonella. The extract of cinnamon is considered to be a safe substance. Cinnamon extract is not recommended for expectant mothers as it has a natural tendency to induce abortion.

Ginger Root- Ginger is a very popular spice and has been used for culinary purposes for ages. Besides the widespread use in the cuisine of many nations, several traditional medicines, including the Indian and Chinese medicinal practices, have used this Zingiber officinale, as the Latin name goes, for its pain relieving, anti allergenic and anti inflammatory activities. Further uses have been noted for treatment of various ailments of the digestive tract, such as diarrhea and nausea, but also as general stomach settlers. While the use of the ginger root extract has been used in ginger beer and ginger ale beverages, the use as dietary supplement or component in nutritional supplement concoctions is relatively recent. The volatile oils of the ginger root extract have been noted for the antibacterial, analgesic, sedative and antipyretic properties.

Guarana is not only a dietary supplement but also an energy booster as well as it has a high concentration of caffeine.

Licorice Root, a widely used herb to disguise the unpleasant flavor of other ingredients. Studies have found licorice Root has strong positive effects on the cells of the digestive system and liver and may act as a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Siberian Ginseng, with the Latin name Eleutherococcus senticosus, formerly named Acanthopanax senticosus, is a shrub at home in Northeastern Asia. Although it displays similar properties as Panax ginseng, it is actually a different genus. While the Chinese Ginseng is already well known, this Siberian Ginseng variety is becoming increasingly popular, bringing apparently similar effects, but being much less expensive. The properties differ and are very widespread, this herb is deemed an adaptogen, antioxidant, nervine and immune tonic, is anti inflammatory and is anticholesteremic. It is promoting the HPA axis depletion, reducing fatigue, stress, neurasthenia and sore muscle symptoms. Siberian Ginseng contains lipophilic triterpenoid saponins named eleutherosides, which are known to provide increased indurance, improvement of memory and cognitive abilities, is anti-inflammatory, immunogenic, and enhances the immune system.

Yerba Matte- Described as an ancient drink of friendship derived from a small shrub. It is sometimes spelled as yerba mate and people drink it in order to gain energy producing properties without consuming caffeine as they would in normal tea or coffee. People believe that yerba mate is a appetite suppressant, clears the mind as well as relieving allergies, improving sleep patterns and lifting the mood, that is why it is used in Formula Plus. It is advertised as an aid to weight loss, a fortifier of the immune system, a colon cleanser and even as a means of extending life. It is prepared as an infusion, with twigs and leaves immersed in boiling water in order to produce a tisane. Traditionally it is made in a vessel which is then shared among friends.