BetaStax Reviewed

Advanta Z- Made from bitter orange or the extract of citrus aurantium, Advantra Z was used in China for treating chest and stomach ailments. After the FDA banned ephedra, research was being done to find a better replacement for an effective weight loss supplement, this is why it is used in BetaStax. The research gave birth to Advantra Z, which soon became one of the main ingredients in dietary supplements used for weight loss. As such, there is no evidence of side effects caused due to consumption of Advantra Z. Today, it has become extremely popular as a premier weight loss supplement due to its fat burning (thermogenesis) ability. Simply put, it alters the body's way of metabolizing fat leading to considerable weight loss. Despite its ability to induce weight loss, different people respond differently to this supplement. Every body being unique, what fits for one may not be suitable for someone else.

Astragalus Root Extract

Caffeine may be the most popular legal addictive stimulant that is available to mankind. Besides coffee, tea, guarana and kola nut have excess amount of this xanthine alkaloid, which is actually acting as a psychoactive drug. In several plants, caffeine is an effective insect repellant, but this trimethylxanthine is deemed by the Food and Drug Administration as generally safe food substance. It is an antagonist of adenosine receptors. The effect of caffeine is individual and may more or less increase the ability to perform physical and mental labor. It reduces the effects of fatigue and may in long term help predominantly men reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. It has also been observed that caffeine has nootropic effects, furthermore, regular consumption of caffeine may significantly reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Chromium Polynicotinate, which is a form of chromium, an essential trace mineral that is needed for the body's production of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that stabilizes the body's blood sugar level.

Citrus Aurantium, More commonly called "bitter orange", which is taken from unripe oranges. Research shows that citrus aurantium can increase the metabolic rate without affecting heart rate or blood pressure, breaks down fat, burns calories and may act as an appetite suppressant.

CLA has anti cancerous and antioxidant properties and studies have shown that tumor growth has been hindered with the use of CLA.

Eurycoma Longifolia 100:1:

Fenugreek- Greek hay is known as fenugreek and Trigonella foenum-graecum, where the leaves are being used as an herb and the seeds are being used as a spice. It is not really clear where fenugreek originated, but reports of the use go back to almost four thousand years Ante Christum. Traditionally it was used by the Chinese herbalists to treat digestive problems, wounds, bronchitis, arthritis and male sexual dysfunctions. In current times it has been observed that fenugreek seems to inhibit cholesterol absorption and synthesis. Fist application of the fenugreek extract in nutritional supplement industries was conducted under the name Testofen, whose manufacturer conducted several studies on humans. They reported that fenugreek seems to cause the body to produce androstenedione, whereby lean muscle mass, sex drive and strength appeared boosted.

French Lilac Extract

Gelatin constitutes the shells of pharmaceutical capsules in order to make them easier to swallow. Gelatin is a translucent, colourless, brittle, nearly tasteless solid substance, extracted from the collagen inside animals' connective tissue. It has been commonly used as a gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical, photography, and cosmetic manufacturing.

Jojoba is most popularly known to produce high quality oil and is a woody bush found more commonly in the regions of northwestern Mexico, Southern Arizona and Southern California. Jojoba is found to be dioecious, which means you might find separate plants with male flowers and for female flowers. Compared to male flowers the female flowers are smaller in size and there is color difference as well. Male flowers are found to be yellow where as, female flowers are pale green in color. Jojoba oil is great for those who suffer from the problem of back acne. Jojoba oil is antibacterial in nature. Its wax esters share a great resemblance with our skin sebum and so it’s considered to be very effective.

Magnolia Bark usage has been adopted from traditional Chinese medicine, where it was being used as an anti depressant. In conjunction with other ingredients, like Pinellia ternata, Poria cocos and Zingiber officinale, it has displayed effects that rival the ones of Prozac. Houpu, which is how Chinese call magnolia officinalis bark, contains polyphenolic compounds, mangolol, which is a bioactive compound with antifungal properties; and honokiol, a biphenolic compound which is known as an anxiolytic, anti-emetic, anti-depressant, antithrombotic and anti-bacterial. Honokiol in particular is a very potent anti-tumorigenic and neurotrophic compound, used to combat melanoma, leukemia, myeloma and sarcoma, as well as a multitude of cancers. It is also a known promoter of neurite outgrowth and has neuroprotective effects. There are no adverse effects known.

Phellodendron Amurense Bark, or bark of the Amur cork tree, is already well known through the use in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is classified as one of fifty fundamental herbs. Currently in serious research by the pharmaceutical behemoths of the industry, the phellodendron amurense bark, due to the phytochemicals it brings into being, like berberine, jactorrhizine, palmatine and phellodendrine, which provide a wide variety of properties, ranging from anti-mutagenic, immune suppressant and anti-fungal to being vasodilators, is gaining importance in daily succession. Huáng bai, as phellodendron amurense is referred to by the Chinese herbology, reduces inflammation and dampness, has wide antibacterial and antiviral characteristics, is effective as a broad spectrum antibiotic, where it has been used against viral meningitis, conjunctivitis, pneumonia, staph infections and others.

Rice Bran Extract

Titanium Dioxide ~

Tribulus Terrestris is an invasive species and noxious weed, but also a flowering perennial plant that is native to warmer to tropical regions of Europe, south of Asia, Africa, north of Australia and recently naturalized in both of the Americas. Historically, the Tribulus terrestris was recognized by the traditional Chinese medicine and the Indian ayurveda. Because of the increases in testosterone levels, also dihydrotestosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone, Tribulus terrestris was deemed an aphrodisiac, but also a nerve tonic and diuretic. Protodioscin was identified as the active chemical in T. terrestris, which is a relative to DHEA. These traits have made this supplement very popular with the body building community, and also why it was used in BetaStax,Tribulus terrestris is used as a promoter of a stable libido function and to augment the muscle tone.

Vegetable Wax Extract

Vinpocetine- The lesser periwinkle plant named Vinca Minore consists of Vincamine, which is found in its leaves and Vinpocetine is derived from this natural substance found in the plant. In countries such as Japan and Europe, Vinpocetine is a prescribed medicine. It is popularly available in the online stores and countries such as Canada and the US as an effective supplement for diet. Vinpocetine is a great medicine in order to protect oneself from brain dementia. It has also been found to help treat Alzheimer’s disease. However, there is no strong recent evidence to prove its effect on the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Overall, it’s great to boost the brain. However, it has certain side effects such as anxiety, insomnia, indigestion, dry mouth, headache and many more.

Vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin with no known toxic effects if taken with other members of the vitamin B complex. Thiamine is essential to a strong appetite and to enable the body to use sugars and other carbohydrates.