All ingredients
Every ingredient in the Riverclear protocol, grouped by category, with tier markers.
Western pharmacological agents
- Berberine HCl
AMPK activator with metformin-comparable effect; GLP-1 modulator with documented effect on visceral adiposity.
tier 1 - Yohimbine HCl
α2-adrenergic receptor antagonist; selective lipolytic effect on high-α2-density depots.
tier 1 - Forskolin
Direct activator of adenylyl cyclase, raising cAMP without receptor mediation.
tier 2 - Synephrine (Bitter Orange)
β3-adrenergic agonist with selectivity for adipose-resident receptors.
tier 2
Stimulants and methylxanthines
- Caffeine
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor; extends cAMP half-life, indirectly amplifying adrenergic signal.
tier 1 - EGCG (Green Tea Extract)
Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor; extends catecholamine half-life.
tier 1 - Capsaicin
TRPV1 agonist; thermogenic via sympathetic nervous system activation and brown adipose recruitment.
tier 3
Cofactors and transporters
- L-Carnitine Tartrate
Carries free fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane for β-oxidation.
tier 2 - R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Pyruvate dehydrogenase cofactor; supports glucose disposal.
tier 3 - Chromium Picolinate
Insulin signaling cofactor; documented effect on postprandial glucose.
tier 3 - Ubiquinol (CoQ10)
Mitochondrial electron transport chain component.
tier 3
Bile and hepatic support
- TUDCA
Hydrophilic bile acid; supports hepatic bile flow, mitochondrial protective.
tier 2 - Ox Bile
Exogenous bile acid replacement; supports lipid emulsification.
tier 3 - Silymarin (Milk Thistle)
Hepatoprotective; supports glutathione synthesis and Phase II conjugation.
tier 2 - Artichoke Extract
Choleretic; stimulates bile production and flow at the canalicular membrane.
tier 3
Soluble fiber and binders
- Psyllium Husk
Soluble fiber; binds bile acids in the intestinal lumen.
tier 2 - Glucomannan
Konjac-derived viscous fiber; pre-meal satiety and glycemic blunting.
tier 3
Diuretics and electrolyte support
- Magnesium Glycinate
Replaces magnesium lost to diuresis; supports sleep architecture.
tier 1 - Potassium Citrate
Replaces potassium lost to diuresis; protects against hypokalemic cramping.
tier 1 - Dandelion Root Extract
Western diuretic with mild choleretic activity; potassium-sparing.
tier 3
TCM — phlegm transformation
- Ban Xia (Pinellia, processed)
Chief phlegm-transforming herb; descends rebellious stomach qi.
tier 1 - Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel)
Regulates qi, dries damp, transforms phlegm.
tier 1 - Hou Po (Magnolia Bark)
Moves qi, descends rebellious qi, breaks fullness in the middle jiao.
tier 2 - Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea)
Strongly dries damp in the middle jiao.
tier 2
TCM — fat and food stagnation
- Shan Zha (Hawthorn)
Specifically indexed to fat and meat stagnation; documented lipid-lowering.
tier 1 - Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange, immature)
Breaks stagnation, descends qi, promotes downward bowel movement.
tier 2 - Jue Ming Zi (Cassia Seed)
Clears liver, promotes bowel movement, lipid-lowering activity.
tier 2
TCM — damp drainage
- Fu Ling (Poria)
Drains damp via the urinary route while tonifying spleen — rare dual property.
tier 1 - Ze Xie (Alisma)
Drains damp-heat via urine; lipid-lowering activity.
tier 2 - Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed)
Diuretic without depleting yin; clears damp-heat from the lower jiao.
tier 2 - Yi Yi Ren (Coix)
Drains damp, strengthens spleen, mild and food-grade.
tier 3 - Dong Gua Pi (Winter Melon Peel)
Cooling diuretic; clears damp-heat without harshness.
tier 3 - He Ye (Lotus Leaf)
Classical slimming herb; raises clear yang.
tier 2
TCM — spleen tonification (Restore phase)
- Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes)
Tonifies spleen qi, dries damp; the workhorse of every classical spleen formula.
tier 1 - Huang Qi (Astragalus)
Tonifies spleen qi, lifts yang, consolidates the exterior. Restore-phase chief.
tier 1 - Dang Shen (Codonopsis)
Tonifies spleen and lung qi; gentler than ginseng, suitable for sustained use.
tier 2