Archive for: June 2006

Caffeine, some times referred to as guaranine, is an alkaloid found in the leaves and beans of many plants. Caffeine is a stimulant which increases alertness and wards off drowsiness. Many popular beverages, including coffee, tea and soda, …

Ma Huang, commonly referred to as Ephedra, was first used more than 5,000 years ago in Chinese medicine to treat asthma and hay fever. Today, Ephedra is used more for its aid in dieting and fat loss. There …

Androstenedione, or andro, is a steriod hormone produced in the adrenal glands and gonads. Androstenedione is an intermediary in testosterone and estrogen production, and is converted into testosterone and estrogen by several human tissues, including bone and muscle. …

Conjugated Linoleic Acid or CLA is a slightly altered form of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid. It is found mostly in meats and dairy products. Animal and test tube research shows that CLA may reduce the risks …

Green tea and green tea extract have both been receiving a lot of attention as of late in the health and fitness community. Green tea has long been a staple in Asian countries. Only recently have green tea …