How Do The Individual
Ingredients In
Leviathan
Work?
Acacia Gum- Acacia belongs to the Mimosacaea family and is a cousin of legumes. This plant produces acacia gum only in adverse conditions like drought, poor soil or heat. This is because the trees get damaged and produce gum. The abundance of acacia gum is in Sudan. Acacia gum is tasteless, colorless and is soluble in cold water. Acacia gum is a blend of proteins and complex polysaccharides. The bark is stripped from the unhealthy plants and then they form gum that dries such that the can be later on collected. The gum drops have irregular shape and are yellowish white or beige in color.
Acacia gum is employed in many items ranging from ice cream to ink. This gum is also used in herbal medicines to bind pills as well as to stabilize emulsions. This gum is useful in producing a source for applying balsams, oils, camphor, resins and musk. The acacia trees are known as gum Arabic, or talha. However, the preferred resin is traded as acacia gum.
Bioperine, a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (black pepper) or Piper longum L (long pepper). It contains 95 percent of piperine.
Bioperine is used in conjunction with other herbs or vitamins to increase their absorption and digestion to make them more effective.
Caffeine is a powerful and very common alkaloid supplement used in Leviathan primarily to increase the body’s ability to lose weight quickly, boost energy and stimulate the brain into more activity with better clarity. It also fuels the body’s metabolism for increased fat burning qualities. This allows users to have more stamina for exercise and more focus for weight loss initiatives. Caffeine anhydrous is found naturally in many different beans and plants and works successfully as a stimulating supplement for those needing increased energy, focus, and alertness. When taken as a supplement for health or weight loss reasons, caffeine anhydrous should not be combined with other traditional forms of caffeine, such as soft drinks, energy drinks, coffee, or tea, because the supplement form is concentrated and powerful in itself.
Cocoa Seed Extract, which is standardized for caffeine, tyramine, phenylethylamine and theobromine. Cocoa seed extract is thought to possibly help speed up the metabolism and provide feelings of fullness.
Coleus Forskohlii- Properties are used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, allergies, respiratory problems, psoriasis and weight loss.
Diindolyl Methane, 3,3’ – Diindolylmethane or DIM is derived when broccoli and cauliflower are ingested and digested. These two cruciferous vegetables, and others, like cabbage, kohlrabi, wasabi, watercress and mustard seeds, to name a few, all include a powerful androgen receptor antagonist for cancer, like the human prostate cancer. This component is called indole-3-carbinol and is currently very much under investigation for the antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, and antiatherogenic properties. Diindolyl Methane, or rather indole-3-carbinol, has an uncanny ability to alter the estrogen metabolism, which makes it very interesting for the body building circle of enthusiasts. It supposedly increases the good estrogen, 2-hydroxyestrogen, while at the same time diminishing the count of bad estrogen, the 16-hydroxyestrogen. The effects seem to be rejuvenating on testosterone and estrogen levels, while promoting weight loss.
Fenugreek is an herb and a spice, whereby the leaves are used as an herb and the seed as spice. Historically the use of fenugreek can be traced back to 4000 BC in Iraq, Bronze Age Kingdom of Judah, and was found in desiccated form in the tomb of Tutankhamen. The use is very widespread, from being a common ingredient in curry, to the inexpensive use as a maple syrup surrogate product ingredient in the United States, this herb and spice has found its way into many cuisines all over the world. Fenugreek seeds were used in the traditional Chinese medicine bearing the name Hu Lu Ba. They contain considerable amounts of the polysaccharide galactomannan, but also diosgenin, yamogenin, togogenin, neotigogens and gitogenin. Further components are volatile oils, mucilage and alkaloids, including trigonelline and choline.
Green Tea Extract- For thousands of years, Green Tea has been used for the purpose of medicine in countries such as China and India. The leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant are allowed to dry after being lightly steamed. The leaves are steamed as the properties of the plant are retained through this procedure.
The extract has a number of varying health benefits, inclusive of properties that assist the body in fighting cancer and body protecting antioxidant effects. Green tea also offers protection against digestive and respiratory infections.
It reduces health affecting LDL cholesterol, increases the levels of HDL cholesterol that is good for the body. Along with keeping control of the content of blood sugar in the body, it also helps burn fat in the body by boosting the metabolic rates.
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid taken to enhance the functions of the thyroid gland. It provides essential supplements to the body for fighting serious ailments. L-Tyrosine is a natural cure mainly for hypothyroidism and many other illnesses including protection of skin from the UV rays and depression. People suffering from hypothyroidism lack tyrosine and therefore do not respond to iodine supplements. Iodine supplements are of no use without tyrosine. Using L-tyrosine replaces vital amino acids which people having hypothyroidism lack. It produces thyroid hormones namely, norepinephrine, dopamine and epinephrine. L-tyrosine must be used by those who have a family history of under active thyroids and by those who have not got benefits from dieting efforts. L-tyrosine is taken in doses of 500mg 2 to 3 times everyday. People having high blood pressure must be cautious while taking this supplement.
Rhodiola , popularly known as the “golden root” in Russia has been considered an effective treatment for stress and depression. This adaptogenic herb enhances resistance without changing the normal biological function of the body. Rhodiola is found in Asia and Europe’s artic areas at high altitudes. Scandinavian and Russian countries have been using its roots to cure poor attention span and fatigue for centuries. Rhodiola rosea is also effective in improving mood by enhancing mental and physical performance. There are several compounds in Rhodiola rosea which makes it so effective. It includes rosavins along with active components like tyrosol and rhodioloside. This supplement is available in the form of tablet or capsules that can be taken once or twice on a daily basis. You can also increase the dosage if needed.
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 Leviathan,Tribulus terrestris is used as a promoter of a stable libido function and to augment the muscle tone.
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Yohimbine HCL, sometimes called yohimbine hydrochloride, yohimbe, or yohimbe bark, is an herbal supplement which serves as a stimulant and possible aphrodisiac for users. Yohimbine has also been shown to be successful in treating erectile dysfunction and impotence in men. It may serve to boost the sex drive of those who take it for aphrodisiac purposes. Some people are recommended to take yohimbine to combat their lower sex drives caused by antidepressants. Yohimbine has also been shown to help blood pressure levels and assist in weight loss. For these reasons, yohimbine is a popular supplement amongst athletes as well as many others wishing to improve their health.