The Lean Results Review

Alpha Lipoic Acid or thioctic acid is a natural anti-oxidant found in every cell of the human body. By converting blood sugar into energy, this nutrient produces the required energy for bodily functions. Since Alpa lipoic acid is an anti oxidant, it helps in neutralizing harmful chemicals known as free radicals to protect brain and nerve tissues. As compared to some of the common antioxidants like vitamin E and C, lipoic acid is fat and water soluble. It not only increases the formation of glutathione but also improves insulin sensitivity, therefore making the body reduce fat and add lean mass. You can either opt for the natural or synthetic lipoic acid supplement. Alpha lipoic acid is available in vegetables like spinach and broccoli and meat products like kidney and liver.

Bitter Melon Extract is found in the tropical countries like Asia, South America and Africa. This plant has been in use for decades for its medicinal and nutritional value. Bitter Melon Extract is the bitter melon fruit’s concentrated form. It can regulate sugar in the human body by suppression of neural response to the stimuli of sweet taste. The extract is very beneficial for people who suffer from diabetes mellitus, piles and jaundice. You can consume Bitter Melon Extract in different ways. It can either be taken as food or as a decoction of 3 1/3 ounces and 2 ounces as juice. Tincture of bitter melon approximately 5 ml per day can be beneficial for treating indigestion and diabetes. The extract of this fruit has been serving culinary as well as medicinal purposes from a long time.

Chromium Picolinate increases the optimum levels of insulin while aiding in weight loss.

Coleus Forskohlii, which comes from an ornamental plant that contains the active ingredient "forskolin". Forskolin's is said to increase the amount of cyclic AMP (adenosine monophosphate) in cells by activating an enzyme called adenylate cyclase. Coleus Forskohlii it is a patented use herb for enhancing lean body mass.

D-Pinitol

Guggulsterone is a plant sterol found in the resin of the guggul plant, Commiphora mukul. It acts as an antagonist of the farnesoid X receptor, which was earlier believed to result in decreased cholesterol synthesis in the liver.

Gymnema Sylvestre is an herb that has shown to reduce blood sugar and is used by some to reduce sugar cravings as it seemingly reduces the sugar taste when placed in the mouth.

Selenium is considered good for health if taken in small amounts. It is a trace mineral which when incorporated into protein, makes selenoproteins that helps stop cellular damage due to free radicals. The major source of selenium is plant foods and its content in the food depends on the selenium content in the soil where it was grown. Also known as selenium acid, selenium sulfide and selenium yeast, this mineral is available in seafood and meat products. The main function of selenium is to work with vitamin E in order to maintain the elasticity and preservation of tissues. It not only helps in improving the supply of oxygen and blood to the muscles in the heart but also slows down the aging process by enhancing endurance.