Bitter orange extract may be safe and effective at burning fat, but more research is needed. Bitter orange is a citrus fruit used to make an extract with proposed fat-burning properties. Bitter orange may promote weight loss by: Boosting metabolism. Bitter orange extract appears to to trigger thermogenesis (heat production) and lipolysis (the breakdown of fat). … [Read more...]
Deer Antler for Growth Hormone
Controversial deer antler extract may increase growth hormone levels through IGF-1 stimulation Deer antler velvet is the premature form of the fully developed antler and is widely respected as a potential health juggernaut with a role in both muscular as well as hormonal invigoration. Concerning growth hormones, it has such proposed benefits as: Triggering IGF-1. Deer … [Read more...]
Glycine for Sleep
Sweet amino acid glycine may reduce sleep latency and improve drowsiness by promoting hearty sleep. Glycine is a nonessential amino acid that is not only made within the body, but also routinely manufactured for sweetening and additive purposes. Although it is most commonly used in medicine for schizophrenia, it also has potential benefits for sleep such as: Improving … [Read more...]
Phosphatidylcholine as a Nootropic
Natural compound phosphatidylcholine may improve memory, especially in the context of age-related cognitive decline. Phosphatidylcholine is a choline-containing compound naturally present in cell membranes. As a nootropic, phosphatidylcholine may be able to: Enhance levels of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter strongly involved in memory function. Support brain cell … [Read more...]
Garcinia Cambogia for Fat Loss
Garcinia cambogia may promote fat loss, but scientific evidence is inconclusive. Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit native to India and Southeast Asia. The fruit's thick yellow rind supplies an active ingredient called hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which may help with weight loss through: Inhibitting lipogenesis. HCA is suggested to block ATP citrate lyase, an … [Read more...]
