Garcinia
Cambogia for weight loss has been making trends; however, does this fruit stand
a chance in this wide weight loss industry? Undoubtedly, a long lost cousin of
the fruit Mangosteen, Garcinia Cambogia, is a tropical citrus fruit commonly
called the Malabar Tamarind grown in India and Southeast Asia.
How Garcinia Cambogia Extract Is
Supposed to Help with Weight Loss?
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The
active ingredient hydroxycitric acid (HCA) in Garcinia Cambogia extract is used
as a slimming aid often in combination with other supplements such as green
coffee bean extract or caffeine. HCA is also found in other related garcinia
species including indica and atroviridis; and has been linked with appetite
suppression, supposedly form increased release or availability of serotonin in
the brain.
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Companies
producing Garcinia Cambogia extract state that their products are clinically
proven to enhance fat and weight loss 2-3 times greater than normal. A quick
Google search of what garcinia cambogia
extract does will quickly lead you to claims that it will reduce belly fat,
increase mood, increase lean muscle mass, ease cravings, support digestive
function, inhibit production of cholesterol and has no known side effects etc. This
is evident that Garcinia Cambogia extract truly is a miraculous supplement.
Is Garcinia Cambogia Extract Right
for Everyone?
While
the plant and its fruit has been eaten safely for years, people who are
breastfeeding or pregnant shouldn’t take Garcinia Cambogia extract.
Additionally, diabetics who take insulin or glyburide should talk to their
doctors before popping a garcinia cambogia extract since it may cause an unsafe
drop in blood sugar. And although garcinia cambogia extract may help lower
cholesterol, those taking a statin should consult a physician because HCA in
the extract can increase the risk of harmful side effects such as muscle
degradation. Lastly, as with all dietary supplements, garcinia cambogia extract
is not evaluated by the FDA for safety or effectiveness.