Chocamine is a popular weight loss supplement that is believed to boost energy, suppress appetite, burn fat and assist in sexual stimulation. It is an extract of cocoa, but does not have the sugars and fats normally associated with chocolate. Chocamine contains a large amount of caffeine, which stimulates the nervous system and increases metabolism. As a diuretic, chocamine reduces water weight in the body and gives quick energy boosts. Although caffeine has its advantages, its side effects are nausea and an increase in the heart rate and blood pressure. Those prone to anxiety attacks and heart complications are advised to avoid using this supplement. Side effects of chocamine are experienced when the supplement is taken in doses that are well over the regulated amount.

Green Tea Extract is very popular with the health conscious community, mainly because of the broad antioxidant features, which are provided by the green tea catechins. It is a very popular nutritional supplement, much more popular than regular green tea, because several green tea extract products have no caffeine. Caffeine is actually contained in larger quantities in green tea than in coffee. Besides the already mentioned catechins, further polyphenols are included in the Asian tea favorite. Green tea furthermore contains carotenoids, ascorbic acid – more commonly known as Vitamin C, Minerals and tocopherols. While there are many proven qualities of green tea extracts, some lesser researched effects have been observed, like reduction of LDL cholesterol, increasing the levels of norepinephrine, weight loss and additional antioxidant qualities.

L-Theanine , which is believed to relax the body while consuming high amounts of caffeine, yet stimulate alpha wave brain activity to maintain mental alertness.

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that may be found in foods such as meats, dairy products, wheat, fish, and oats. It plays an important role in the production of neurotransmitters such as L-dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine that aids in the proper functioning of the brain. It prevents feelings of anxiety, irritability, frustration, sadness and depression. It also helps in losing weight because it aids in suppressing appetite and cravings. It also has the ability to enhance the libido. L-Tyrosine also protects the skin from UV light rays by being converted into melanin. It also benefits people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

PEA (Phenylethylamine), which is also known as Beta-Phenylethylamine, is a supplement, which favors aggression and is supposed to raise mental alertness, focus, and ability to concentrate. It is believed to also promote energy. In clinical trials it has been observed that infusion of Beta-Phenylethylamine raises the extracellular dopamine count, furthermore inhibiting the dopamine transmitter DA neuron firings. An additional activity is seen through the Beta-Phenylethylamine modulation of noradrenergic transmissions. It is viewed as a stimulant, but the lack or disturbed amounts of PEA have been observed in people with attention deficit and the hyperactivity disorders, people suffering from depression, schizophrenia, migraine and phenylketonuria. The obvious antidepressant qualities are paired with the increased wakefulness, which may lead to difficulty falling asleep, but improve motivation when exercising or training.

Picamilon , also known as nicotinoyl-GABAm Pycamilon, Pikamilon, is formed by combining niacin with GABA. It is basically a dietary supplement. All-Union Scientific Research Institute of the Soviet Union developed this dietary supplement in 1969. It was further studied in Japan and Russia as a prodrug of GABA. In the United States, picamilon is sold as a dietary supplement whereas in Russia, the same drug picamilon is sold as a prescription drug. Picamilon hydrolyzes into GABA and niacin by crossing the blood brain barrier. In theory, the released GABA receptors would activate and potentially produce an anxiolytic response. It also releases a second component known as niacin. Niacin then acts as a strong vasodilator. This niacin then comes in use for the treatment of migraine heaaches.