Caffeine is of course a major component of every day drinks such as tea and coffee and is also included in Metabolife Ultra. It is claimed that over 70% of the American population take more than 300 milligrams daily. As well as in familiar drinks it is used in energy drinks such as Red Bull as well as in many over the counter analgesics and other medication. Medically it is a as trimethylxanthine, useful as a heart stimulant and it also works as a mild diuretic. It works in the same way as certain drugs, the amphetamines, cocaine, and heroin, all of which work on the action of the brain although in a milder way, and like them it is addictive.

Cellulose is the structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes. Cellulose is not digestible by humans and is often referred to as 'dietary fiber' or 'roughage', acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for feces.

Dextrin- Hydrolysis of starch helps in producing a group of low molecular weight carbohydrate. This is group of carbohydrates is known as Dextrin. The fermentation of starch during the malting and mashing processes also helps in producing dextrin. Flavor, crispness and color in bread are all due to the dextrin formed during the process of baking. Dextrin is widely used in different forms and for different purposes. Envelope adhesive and paper tubes are made from yellow dextrin in the form of water soluble glues. It is used as addictive in froth flotation in the mining industry. It is also used as green strength addictive for sand casting in the foundry industry. Textile industry uses white dextrin to increase the weight and stiffness of textile fabrics. White dextrin can also be used in the pharmaceutical and paper coating formulations for the purpose of thickening and binding.

Dextrose is one of the most important sources of energy for the human body. Also known as glucose, it is the main sugar manufactured by the body. This fast acting carbohydrate spikes the level of insulin to a great extent and shuttles creatine molecules in place where it should be. Dextrose is also preferred for restoring the level of muscle glycogen. Moderately sweet, Dextrose occurs in food naturally. Usually found in a powdery form, you can mix it with protein to make a healthy shake. It will not only help you get the required insulin spike but also give your muscles the energy they lost during a strenuous exercise regime. When mixing with protein you can keep the ratio of 2:1. If your weight is anywhere between 75-80 kilograms, don’t consume more than 50 grams of dextrose

Di-Calcium Phosphate, also known as calcium monohydrogen phosphate is usually found as a hihydrate. However being a dibasic calcium phosphate, it can thermally be converted to its anhydroius form. Dicalcium phosphate is generally mined from the earth’s crust and may also be known as lime, calcium lime etc. However since di-calcium phosphate is incapable of breaking down completely, it is a poor source of replacing calcium in the bones. Since it contains calcium, Di-calcium phosphate will dissolve in the stomach acid (HCL). However since it is bound to phosphate, it will not be completely soluble. This results in partial dissolution and is insufficient for proper metabolism. This calcium from the di-calcium phosphate could collect in the arteries causing arteriosclerotic heart disease, or it could end up in the tissue making the skin age prematurely etc.

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.

Magnesium is essential to all living cells and is a vital component to a healthy diet. Calcium absorption for the body largely depends on magnesium to facilitate this.

Magnesium Stearate is coommonly used as a filling agent in the manufacture of capsules and tablets, such as vitamins, the source of this ingredient is typically bovine. However, there is an increasing number of vegetarian options in which the product specifically indicates it contains magnesium stearate from vegetable sources.

Maltodextrin is an easily digested carbohydrate.

Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, also known as cellulose gum, is a food additive that is is commonly used in dairy based foods and deserts. It may also be used as an bulking agent, emulsifier. stabilizer and/or a thickener.

Sodium Citrate is a salt associated with critic acid. It occurs naturally in a variety of foods, including many fruits. It is also an intermediate product of aerobic metabolism in the human body. When consumed in food or produced in the body, sodium citrate quickly degrades into sodium bicarbonate, which functions as an acid buffer. Some studies suggest that taking sodium citrate as a dietary supplement before high-intensity exercise delays fatigue by increasing the availability of sodium bicarbonate in the muscles.

Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid that occurs in many animal and vegetable fats and oils. Stearic acid is useful as an ingredient in making candles, soaps, plastics, oil pastels and cosmetics, and for softening rubber. Stearic acid is used to harden soaps, particularly those made with vegetable oil. Even though stearic acid is a saturated fat, studies have suggested that it has little effect on blood cholesterol levels, because such a high proportion is converted to oleic acid.

Synephrine is used in some products. It is also called oxedrine, and is an aromatic compound with a hydroxyl group at the para position of its benzene ring. It is derived from the fruit of Citrus aurantium, and can be taken orally or by injection. Its pharmacology is not extensively studied, but some health benefits are associated to it. It is believed to burn fat and help in weight loss. It also increases the metabolic rate and energy level. Further research might indicate more benefits of the product.