Betaine HCL is a source of hydrochloric acid that occurs naturally and is as well a non-essential nutrient that assists in digesting food by breaking proteins and fats. Betaine HCL is essential for absorption of calcium, protein, iron and vitamin B12. This is a hydrochloric acid that destroys the microorganisms and ingested bacteria. Betaine HCL is taking by people having reduced stomach acid levels. There is no proper food source to enhance the levels. The acidity is strong and this is supplemented in the tablets or capsules form in grains or milligrams. There is no adverse effects detected, but further studies are being done. Betaine HCL is effective for Asthma, Thyroid, arthritis, diarrhea, gallstones and food allergies. Betaine HCL should be discontinued immediately if one experiences a burning sensation. Nursing or pregnant women and children or people with severe kidney or liver disease should shun away from taking this nutrient. Even people having a history of gastritis or ulcers should consult doctor.

Chitosan, dietary supplement made from chitin, a starch found in the skeleton crabs and other shellfish. Chitosan is believed to be able to bind and therefor stop the absorption of a very small amount of fat when taken before a meal high in fat.

Choline Bitartrate , or choline for short, is an essential nutrient involved in many bodily actions such as the structure and function of cells and metabolic functions.

Chromium Picolinate is a combination of chromium and picolinate acid. Combined with exercise, it is commonly used to lose weight through reducing appetite, increasing metabolism rate and melting fats. This, however, has not been proved clinically. It is also believed to increase energy, life span, prevent acne and improve a person’s mood. Being considered a natural alternative to steroids, it is recommended to athletes. Chromium is found in fish, poultry, whole-grains, cheese and meat. It helps in the proper working of cells by improving the efficiency of insulin. Picolinate acid helps in the proper absorption of chromium. A combination of chromium picolinate and other supplements may be risky, hence professional advice should be sought before using it. Pregnant or nursing women should also be careful.

Inositol works as a second messenger within our bodies to stimulate the release of calcium from its storage place within our bodies; it allows the transmission of neural signals to be enhanced.

L-Carnitine helps to metabolize food into a source of energy to be burned for weight loss purposes.

Methionine is an a-amino acid classified in the non polar group of amino acids. All amino acids have a basic structure in which there is a central carbon atom, attached with the amine, carboxyl, and functional groups as side chains and also a hydrogen atom. Only the functional group varies in different amino acids and the properties, and thus the importance of the amino acids varies according to the functional groups. Methionine has a non polar thioether group as its functional group. Most of the advantages of methionine are based on the fact that the body can convert it into very useful substances. On its own, it is a potent antioxidant and helps in the breakdown of fat. When converted to creatine monohydrate, it helps muscle building.