Garcinia Cambogia Herb Extract

Garcinia Cambogia Herb Extract Overview

Garcinia cambogia, an exotic fruit grown in South India and Southeast Asia, has been used for centuries to impart a distinctive sour flavour to Indian and Thai cooking cooking. Extracted from
the rind of the Garcinia cambogia fruit it is too acid to eat raw.For use in medicine, the fruit rinds are dried and either powdered or extracted. Extracts are concentrated liquid preparations usually
made by soaking chopped or mashed plant parts in a liquid such as alcohol, and then straining out the solid parts.

Garcinia cambogia extract is the calcium salt of hydroxy citric acid (HCA), which is obtained from water extract of Garcinia cambogia fruit . It is non-toxic, tasteless, odorless powder and found to be very effective herbal alternate for controlling obesity and cholesterol by inhibiting lipogenesis (fat storage) in our body. The actions of Garcinia Cambogida Herb Extract on the body is by means of two actions.

1. By suppressing appetite. By raising the amount of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is thought to affect appetite control.
2. By inhibiting lipid synthesis (fat storage). It is believed to interfere with an enzyme needed to store fat, possibly causing more fat from foods to be eliminated from the body

• Some studies have also pointed to Garcinia cambogia extract having thermogenic properties (that is, boost the metabolism by increasing body temperature).
  
• In studies, Garcinia cambogia extract, seemed to reduce appetite
• Garcinia may have gastric ulcer protecting properties.Garcinia cambogia is able to decrease the acidity and to increase the mucosal defense in the gastric areas, thereby justifying its use as an anti-ulcerogenic agent.
  

Now Garcinia cambogia extract is being hailed as a star performer on the weight loss front.  One recent study shows that 22 people lost an average of 11lb each by taking Garcinia cambogia extract with chromium over eight weeks.  The volunteers in this survey didn't even diet.  There was no calorie counting, they simply ate the same foods as their families. As well as decreasing appetite, Garcinia cambogia extract discourages the fat storage and encourages calorie burning.  The result is more energy and less bulk, and while Garcinia cambogia extract accelerates the breakdown and dispersal of fat already laid down, it also reduces excess cholesterol. 

Garcinia cambogia extract works best combined with chromium, an essential mineral which helps the body to control its blood sugar effectively - cutting sweet cravings.  Often we lack chromium as we get older.A hydroxy citrate formula with chromium has been shown to work well for between 50 & 80% of those trying it - however it is less effective with a high fat diet.

• Some experts feel it should not be taken by pregnant or breast feeding women or given to young children. 

• Its also best to avoid Garcinia cambogia extract if suffering from migraine or, of course, if you are allergic to citrus fruits. 

• Diabetics should consult their doctor before taking chromium with Garcinia cambogia extract.

When to take Garcinia cambogia extract

Take the Garcinia cambogia extract half an hour to an hour before food, with a glass of water.

Safety Factors & Toxicity

Toxicity tests have shown that Garcinia Cambogia extract is nontoxic and safe. Unknown decades of use by Asians has also yielded no known side effects.

Research findings suggest that Garcinia Cambogia does not interfere with energy production, nutrient metabolism, prostaglandin synthesis, or any other essential biochemical process.

Summary of the use of Garcinia cambogia extract

Garcinia cambogia and the hydroxycitric acid (HCA) that it contains are promoted for weight loss. They may also protect against stomach ulcers that result from consuming alcohol.