Beta-Alanine, or rather beta-alanine and 3-aminopropanoic acid, is also considered the only naturally occurring beta amino acid, despite being part of larger bioactive molecules like beta-peptides. Beta-alanine is a rate limiting precursor to the dipeptide carnosine, which means that carnosine levels depend on the available amounts of beta-alanine. Carnosine is abundant in brain tissues and muscles. It has been observed that supplementation with Beta Alanine in fact does increase the levels of carnosine, which resulted in athletes experiencing less fatigue and allowing them to boost the amount of muscular work, i.e. the training that can be done. In clinical trials conducted over ten weeks with supplementing Beta Alanine to test subjects, intramuscular carnosine levels were measured at eighty per cent higher levels than before the test.

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.

Creatine Alpha-Ketoglutarate , also called creatine AKG is formed by binding together AKG and creatine molecules. Alpha-ketoglutarate is a precursor of glutamine, meaning this supplement provides both glutamine and creatine. The vital benefit is that the intestines absorb AKG more easily, thus preventing diarrhea that most of the bodybuilders experience when they consume creatine monohydrate. Another important benefit of creatine AKG is that AKG crosses readily into muscle tissue without creatine transporters. Creatine and AKG are also utilized in the Krebs cycle -- an aerobic energy-producing pathway -- that is used to replenish the levels of quick energy in muscle cells in between workout sets. Because creatine ensures quick energy for completing more reps, and AKG assists in restoring energy levels between sets, combination of the two is a very effective in keeping energy and strength levels high during workout.

Creatine Ethyl Ester is a supplement commonly used by bodybuilders to improve their overall athletic performance. The creatine helps to cut fat and turn it into lean muscle. Creatine Ethyl Ester has a variety of benefits including gain in muscular mass and strength, increased endurance, reduced time for recovery and an overall reduction of water retention in the body. This means that the weight of the body will consist mainly of the muscular build up than retained water. Creatine Ethyl Ester is known to help in lowering water retention in the cells causing the body to lose a lot of water, ultimately leading to dehydration. It has been well recommended that any person using this supplement should drink a lot of fluids throughout the day.

Di-Creatine Orotate is the combination of ordinary creatine with Orotic Acid. It is used as a performance enhancement supplement by athletes and body builders to increase muscle gains, muscle strength and stamina. It is believed to offer greater ATP formation and absorption. Di-Creatine oratate increases ATP formation by providing phosphoribosylpyrophosphate, Uridine Monophosphate and by elevation of intracellular glycogen stores, all of these contribute to ATP formation. In experiment on rats it induced increase of very-low-density-lipoproteins, VLDL (fats) in the rats, however Manufacturers claim that the supplement is completely safe for human as the increase in VLDL (fats) is very low.

Glycerol Monostearate also referred to as GMS. It is that fat that is formed when glycerol is esterified with stearic acid. It occurs in the body naturally as a by-product of fats and it can also be found in certain fatty foods. Glycerol Monostearate increases the endurance by retaining water in the body. They glycerol helps lower the body temperature and delay fatigue while increasing the performance. It also helps in reducing the acidity that forms in the muscle. It also improves the absorption of other supplements by helping in the delivery the nutrients in the system. It is also ideal, in losing weight because it enhances the metabolism.

Glycocyamine is a compound that is produced when aminocetic acid binds with arginine but is naturally occuring in the human body through the liver. Commercially, glycocyamine is being marketed as a body supplement due to its ability to increase the production of creatine. Most consumers of glycocyamine products are athletes and gym buffs as a creatine substitute. This is because glycocyamine improves muscle mass. On the other hand, it is not recommended for people with epileptic conditions and should be taken only at dosages prescribed. Other names for glycocyamine are guanidinoacetate and guanidine-acetic acid.

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid is the only antioxidant that is soluble in both fat and water, which means it can access all parts of the cell. This gives it the ability to trap free radicals. It is one of the few substances that can cross the blood/brain barrier to enter the brain and go directly where it is needed most. Alpha Lipoic Acid supplementation causes increased levels of glutathione, which assists the body in disposing of toxins. This is vital because glutathione protects the brain from free radical damage. Decreased glutathione levels in the brain are liked with brain disorders like stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. It also speeds up removal of glucose from the blood. Recent studies suggest that R-Alpha Lipoic Acid boosts antioxidant defenses in HIV-positive people.