Garcinia cambogia origin

This plant is indigenous to South East Asia, Indonesia, rainforests of central Africa, and India. It resembles a light green pumpkin in looks. It is also known as the Malabar Tamarind, the Brindleberry, and the Kudam Puli. The fruit rind is used in Indian cooking and adds its distinct taste to this cuisine.

How does Garcinia cambogia work?

The active ingredient is extracted from the rind of the fruit. This results in an odorless and tasteless powder that is then transformed into pills, liquids, and powder supplements.

This supplement is thought to be effective for weight loss because it blocks a key enzyme, citrate lyase, which makes fat from carbohydrates and suppresses appetite by raising serotonin levels. Serotonin is responsible for reactions associated with depression and emotional and reactive eating.



Health benefits of Garcinia cambogia

With an exercise plan and a diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, Garcinia cambogia can help to manage weight. The benefits that this supplement are thought to add to a healthy plan include:

  • Supports serotonin levels
  • Reduces calorie intake
  • Inhibits fat production
  • Manages appetite in over eaters
  • Manages Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Increases lean muscle mass
  • Raises good cholesterol (HDL)
  • Decreases bad cholesterol (LDL)
  • Lowers triglycerides by 10-30%

Main Active Ingredients

The main active ingredient in Garcinia cambogia is hydroxycitric acid. Also known as HCA, this ingredient is responsible for promoting a feeling of fullness in the stomach, thus reducing the amount of food ingested. It may also reduce the production of fat as well as increasing the bodies fat burning ability. These elements working together help to promote overall health, increase energy (due to weight loss) and elevate mood.

How much is too much?

The recommended dosage for this supplement is 1500 mg per day and a maximum dosage of 2800 mg per day.

In what forms are Garcinia cambogia supplements available?

Garcinia Cambogia is available in pill form and normally contains 500 mg of active ingredient in each. There is a liquid form of this supplement that the user takes orally by placing one or two drops of the liquid under the tongue.

It is necessary to take this supplement 30-60 minutes before a meal on an empty stomach. The effects of this supplement will increase with a higher dosage, with a limited daily intake of no more than 3,000 mg per day. Dosages over this amount should only be taken under the direction of a physician.