Beta-Alanine- Non-essential amino acid beta-alanine is the only naturally occurring beta-amino acid. It is classified as a non-proteinogenic amino acid as it is not involved in the process of protein synthesis. Beta-alanine are obtained by ingesting dipeptides (carnosine, anserine and balenine) which are found in protein rich foods like chicken, beef, pork and fish. Most of the beta-alanine we ingest is through didpeptide carnosine since the other two are not found in our typical diets. However apart from the diet, beta-alanine is also synthesized in the liver from the catabolism of pyrimidine nucleotides. Beta-alanine is beneficial for those trying to gain muscle mass and increase strength. It is also useful for athletes who are looking for muscle strength, power and endurance. Since it is so useful for muscle development, several supplements used by athletes have beta alanine as a primary component.

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, commonly abbreviated to CEE, is a nutritional supplement that is deemed to aid athletes, body builders in particular, with development of muscle tissues and in improving the overall athletic performance. It is a form of creatine that is immediately formed back to regular creatine in the human body. The ethyl ester variant has proven to have a faster absorption rate as well as a longer durability within the human body, the so called half life, when compared with the regular creatine monohydrate. Due to recent disputes in the efficacy of CEE, other forms of creatine supplements have been preferred, such as Di-Creatine Malate and Tri-Creatine Malate. Creatine is in every case the compound supplemented, which is proven to boost the lean muscle mass and improve muscle strength as well as the athletic performance.

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.