L-Tyrosine An amino acid essential to proper brain nutrition and thyroid hormone levels.
The major precursor to active thyroid hormones (T4 & T3).
The precursor to the neurotransmitters: dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.
Required for an active metabolism, appetite suppression and enhanced fat loss.
L-tyrosine along with iodine (found in a bioavailable form in Brown seaweed extract) is essential for the thyroid gland to produce hormones that control metabolism.
Brown seaweed extract
Is a concentrated extract of seaweed found in the pristine waters of the Northern Pacific Ocean.
Contains high levels of minerals, vitamins and polysaccharides needed for healthy metabolism.
Brown seaweed has been shown to increase fat oxidation (fat burning) in animals—especially around the abdominal area.
Contains both organic iodine and fucoxanthin, two nutrients that help to optimize thyroid health and maintain a healthy metabolism.*
Guggulsterones E & Z
Are found in the sticky gum resin of the mukul myrrh tree, which has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine.
Documented traditionally—in Ayurvedic medicine—to treat disorders of fat metabolism, including obesity.
Supports thyroid health, by increasing the conversion of the less active thyroid hormone—T4 (thyroxin), to the 8X more metabolically active T3 (triiodothyronine).
Helps to increase the uptake of iodine.
An herb growing in the Brazilian rainforest that contains a special form of caffeine called guaranine.
Guaranine has been observed to release its caffeine-like substances within a time-released fashion.
It has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes as a general energy tonic and to help reduce hunger and relieve fatigue.
Has been shown to possibly cause a reduction in fat cell numbers.*
Guaranine does not cause a caffeine rush as it gives a more sustained release of caffeine to the body.
Aside from its effects as a mental stimulant – increasing mental alertness – Guarana has been shown in scientific studies to be a safe thermogenic agent, which helps to free up more fatty acids as a possible energy source for the body.*
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
Is the activated coenzyme form of vitamin B6.
The activated form of vitamin B6—the body, must first convert vitamin B6 into P-5-P before it can be utilized.
P-5-P is an important part of this formula as it is an essential nutrient in the production of thyroid hormones.
Controls amino acid—absorption, metabolism & transformation.
Directly participates in carbohydrate & fat metabolism.
Folic acid
Is a water-soluble B vitamin essential—but often limited—in the human diet.
Folic acid is essential to a biochemical process called methylation, which helps to maintain a healthy metabolism—especially where mood regulation is concerned.
Studies show that almost 50% of those suffering from depression also exhibit high levels of homocysteine—a by-product of insufficient methylation.
Research indicates that folic acid supplementation (as little as 500mcg) can greatly improve ones response to conventional antidepressants. *
Vitamin B12 (extrinsic factor.)
Is the most biologically active of the B vitamins.
B12 works in concert with folic acid to enhance the biochemical process called methylation, which helps to maintain a healthy metabolism—especially where mood regulation is concerned.
Selenomethionine
Is an amino acid containing the mineral selenium.
Selenium is essential to the conversion of T4 to T3 (the enzyme responsible for T3 production is a selenium-containing enzyme).
Selenomethionine is one of the safest and most bioavailable forms of selenium.