UltimateFatBurner.com's Glossary: Review Your Own Supplements!

Tetradecylthioacetic Acid (TTA)

Elissa — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:39:19 +0000

A sulfur-substituted fatty acid analog with hypolipidemic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. TTA is an activator of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, and increases mitochondrial beta-oxidation (the process of oxidizing fatty acids for energy). Not coincidentally, TTA is used as an ingredient in various weight loss supplements, although its efficacy in humans has not been studied.

Cluster Dextrin®

Elissa — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:50:06 +0000

A “highly-branched cyclic dexrin” produced from amylopectin (a type of starch) by Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. Cluster Dextrin is a highly soluble, high molecular weight carbohydrate marketed as a food additive and carb source for sports drinks/supps.

1,3-N-Dipropyl-7-Propargylxanthine

Elissa — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:39:55 +0000

Also written (correctly) as 1,3-di-n-propyl-7-propargylxanthine. A synthetic caffeine analog that is reportedly 100 times more potent than caffeine at both A1 and A2 adensosine receptors. It has not, however, been tested in humans.

3′,5,7-Trihydroxy-4′-Methoxyflavone-7-Rutinoside

Elissa — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:35 +0000

See Diosmin.

Diosmin

Elissa — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:58:28 +0000

A citrus bioflavonoid closely related to hesperidin. Diosmin is used extensively in Europe to treat chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Diosmin also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and (experimental) antitumor activities.

Chemical name: 3′,5,7-trihydroxy-4′-methoxyflavone-7-rutinoside.

1,4,6-Androstatriene-3,17-Dione

Elissa — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:55:01 +0000

See ATD.

ATD

Elissa — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:53:22 +0000

Also known as 1,4,6-androstatriene-3,17-dione. ATD is an aromatase inhibitor included in various bodybuilding supplements designed to reduce estrogen and boost natural testosterone.

ATD has been used extensively in zoological investigations (”Influence of gonadal hormones on the development of parental behavior in adult virgin prairie voles” is a representative title)—but human data is lacking. The only relevant research on A”TD is two small studies on Novedex XT, a supplement that contains two other ingredients as well.

Nonetheless, it apparently works and is not known to be toxic. Despite the limited amount of human research, a patent application for ATD has been filed for—among other things—the improvement of male fertility and athletic performance.

Momordica chirantia Extract

Elissa — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:25:58 +0000

See Bitter Melon.

Bitter Melon

Elissa — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:24:02 +0000

Also known as “Bitter Gourd”. Bitter Melon (Momordica chirantia) is used as both a food and traditional medicine in Asia/Southeast Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Bitter melon has hypoglycemic effects, due to the ability of various components to inhibit alpha-glucosidase activity (which slows carbohydrate digestion), improve insulin signalling and reduce insulin resistance. Other elements have anti-tumor and anti-viral activity.

Green Tomato Extract

Elissa — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:57:57 +0000

Green tomato extract is a source of nicotine and “nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists”. Certain supplement marketers claim it enhances muscle growth, although there is zero science to back this up.