Contents Camellia sinensis 125 mg Cola nitida 125 mg Garcinia cambogia 125 mg Eleutherococcus senticosus (1:12) 125 mg Uva Ursi (20% arbutin) 100 mg Recommended Dosage Take one to three capsulesbefore each meal. New Dimensions is designed toincrease the metabolic rate and slow down the rate of fat synthesis. It may beused as part of a diet to increase weight loss or to increase metabolic rate inother conditions. Excellent before workouts andfor increased energy. Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Green tea has highconcentrations of bioflavonoids, known as catechins, which have potentanti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. Epigallocatechin gallate is the mostsignificant active component. In a French double-blind study, obese women whowere placed on a calorie-restricted diet + green tea powder lost 4 times asmuch weight as those placed just on the calorie-restricted diet.[1]   Cola nitida (Kola Nut) Cola nuts contain theobromineand caffeine, which act as mild stimulants. It is an anti-depressant,astringent, diuretic and pain reliever and helps combat fatigue. Garcinia cambogia (Brindall Berry Extract, Malabar tamarind) Garcinia cambogia has high levels of (-) hydroxycitrate – 20-30% which acts as an inhibitor of ATP-citrate lyase – an enzyme required in lipogenesis.  Carbohydrates and fatty acids are catabolizedto acetylCoA and thence to citrate via the Krebs cycle in the mitochondria. Thecitrate leaves the mitochondria and can then be converted to fatty acids (andultimately fat deposits). ATP citrate lyase converts citrate intoacetylCoA (and oxaloacetate), which is the first step to fatty acid synthesisin the cytoplasm. Hydroxycitrate will also cause an increase in thermogenesis, as acetylCoA is oxidized in the mitochondria rather than being converted intofatty acids. In addition, the formation of brown fat – which is important inthermogenesis, is not inhibited. An increase in “energy” has been reported.[2] Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng) This is not a true ginsengbut has many properties, which are similar to true ginseng, includingadaptogenic properties. It increases stamina and has anti-stress properties,lowers blood cholesterol and blood pressure. It acts as a calming agent intimes of stress. It improves poor memory, and sexual function. Research wasconducted by the Russians on astronauts and athletes. Siberian ginseng is usedin the treatment of prolonged stress and overwork. It contains steroidalglycosides (eleutherosides A –;G), saponins and sterols. Uva ursi (Bearberry leaf) This is a small evergreen shrub found in the NorthernUnited States and in Europe. It has antiseptic, antibiotic and diureticproperties. Arbutin is the most active ingredient in Uva Ursi. [1] Revue de L’Association mondiale de Phytotherapie, June, 1985   [2] A natural food, the Malabar tamarind, may be effective in the treatment of obesity, Med. Hypotheses, 27, 39-40, 1988