Acetyl L-Carnitine is also known as ALCAR, and has been widely popularized as the superior form to L-Carnitine pertaining to the bioavailability. Carnitine is the quaternary ammonium compound which is being used to move fatty acids out of the cytosol and into the mitochondria when the fats are being broken down, when these are needed to generate additional metabolic energy. The biologically active form of Carnitine is L-Carnitine; Acetyl L-Carnitine is the acetylated form of L-Carnitine and is also known as Acetylcarnitine. L-Carnitine is generally derived from lysine and methionine, which are both amino acids. While the neuro-protecting properties of Acetyl L-Carnitine have been tested on lab animals and some proof was obtained, the role of Acetyl L-Carnitine as a weight loss agent still needs some testing in studies on humans.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is the fat-soluble form of vitamin C. This version of vitamin C is actually better and more readily used by the body. It can be stored in cell membranes, unlike water soluble ascorbic acid which quickly exits the body. Ascorbyl Palmitate is integral in supporting the immune system as well as helping manufacturing collagen and is a powerful anti-oxidant helping keep body free of free-radicals that can damage cells and even cause cancer. Using Ascorbyl Palmitate helps guarantee that the positive effects of vitamin C are able to stay in the body and not be excreted soon after taking a supplement.

Caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant used in Avant Labs LipoDerm-Ultra as an aid to stay awake, for mental alertness due to fatigue or, in combination with other ingredients for pain relief, and as a power and energy accelerate. Caffeine is available alone as a non-prescription drug over the counter medication, in combination with other non-prescription drugs, and in prescription drug combinations for relief of pain and headache. Like Ephedra, caffeine acts to increase mental alertness while providing additional energy for weight loss and exercise training. Caffeine is more than a stimulant as it goes deep into muscles to provide long lasting power while delaying the onset of muscle fatigue. Also great before working out, caffeine fights fatigue and helps you get ready for your workout. For dieters feeling sluggish that need just a little something extra to get them through the day, caffeine is the obvious no-calorie stimulant solution. Many products containing caffeine anhydrous contain as much caffeine as one or two cups of coffee. It is recommended to limit the use of caffeine containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking caffeine supplements as excess caffeine intake may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness and occasional rapid heart beat.

Lecithin is needed by every cell in the body and is a key building block of cell membranes; without it, they would harden. Lecithin protects cells from oxidation and largely comprises the protective sheaths surrounding the brain. It is composed mostly of B vitamins, phosphoric acid, choline, linoleic acid and inositol. Although it is a fatty substance, it is also a fat emulsifier.

Octopamine is a biogenic substance which is containing an amine group, apparently related to noradrenaline, which is a catecholamine functioning as both, neurotransmitter and a hormone. Similar to norepinephrine, which is another name for noradrenaline, octopamine may act as a stress hormone, triggering increased heart rate, energy consumption and blood flow, even the blood pressure. One side effect of octopamine is apparently the release of fat from the adipocytes, which are the fat cells where excess energy is being stored. This side effect prompted the use of octopamine as a dietary supplement aimed at weight loss, but used in combination with other stimulants. Octopamine has been discovered in the middle of the twentieth century, but the use as a fat removal agent is very recent.

Synephrine is an active compound that may be found in the fruit called Citrus aurantium or Zhi Shi in Chinese. Its chemical composition is similar to ephedrine and pseudo-ephedrine that may be found in most over the counter cold or allergy medications, weight loss and energy supplements. Unlike ephedrine, Synephrine is considered to be semi-selective sympathomimetic that targets tissues such as fats instead of the heart. It also helps the metabolism without the negative effects of ephedrine to the nervous system. It also increases the energy level, helps the body burn fat and promotes weight loss. It also aids the body to increase the quickness of caloric expenditure.

Yohimbine HCL raises body temperatures. it increases the flow of blood to the genital area and increases the sex drive in men but also women have reported similar effects.