Supriya Yadav, Microbiologist at Vital Neutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Garcinia cambogia, also called Garcinia gummi-gutta or Malabar tamarind, is a popular weight loss supplement. The Mind-Blowing mechanism of Garcinia cambogia helps in weight management, impacts blood fats and the production of new fatty acids.The peel of the fruit contains high amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which is the active ingredient believed to be responsible for most of its weight loss benefits. Human and animal studies show that it may lower high levels of fat in your blood and reduce oxidative stress in your body.
Key Highlights:
- On average, garcinia cambogia has been shown to cause weight loss of about 0.9 kg more than a placebo, over a period of 2–12 weeks.
- Nevertheless, studies show that those with 50–60% HCA may provide the most benefit.
- Researchers have examined the effects of 3.3% Garcinia cambogia extract on 10% sucrose loading in mice for 4 weeks of improved glucose metabolism.
Garcinia cambogia is a small, pumpkin-shaped, yellow or greenish fruit. Garcinia cambogia supplements are made from extracts of the fruit’s peel as it is the part that contains high amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), an active substance that has been shown to have some weight loss properties. This article will help you understand how garcinia cambogia can help you lose belly fat and manage weight.
Here is the Mind-Blowing mechanism of Garcinia cambogia that assists in weight management:
It can be helpful in adequate weight loss.
Garcinia cambogia is thought to have an effect on weight loss. This fact has been backed up by many human studies. As most of the studies indicate that the supplement can cause a small amount of weight loss. On an average, garcinia cambogia has been shown to cause weight loss of about 0.9 kg more than a placebo, over a period of 2–12 weeks. Garcinia cambogia supplements can produce modest weight loss in some people but its effectiveness depends on how the body responds to it which obviously differs from individual to individual.
It may help to decrease your appetite.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that suppresses the appetite and the higher levels of serotonin in blood can help to reduce your appetite. The animal studies have shown that those given garcinia cambogia supplements tend to eat less. The possible mechanism is that the active ingredient in garcinia cambogia (hydroxycitric acid (HCA)) can increase serotonin in the brain. The supplements generally contain 20–60% HCA. Nevertheless, studies show that those with 50–60% HCA may provide the most benefit. These effects may depend on each individual.
It may be helpful in reducing abdominal fat.
Recently, attention has focused on the relationship between abdominal fat distribution and lifestyle diseases, the relationship between Visceral Fat accumulation and multiple risk factors (type 2 diabetes mellitus, dysglycemia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, hyperuricemia) has been reported. In the study 44 subjects were randomized at baseline to either the G cambogia group or the placebo group and there was a decrease in abdominal fat. G cambogia reduced abdominal fat accumulation in subjects, regardless of sex, who had the visceral fat accumulation type of obesity, and no rebound effect was observed. It is therefore hypothesized that Garcinia cambogia may be useful for the prevention and reduction of accumulation of visceral fat.
It may help to improve the control of blood sugar.
The study examined the effects of 3.3% Garcinia cambogia extract on 10% sucrose loading in mice for 4 weeks of improved glucose metabolism. Levels of serum insulin and leptin (Leptin is a hormone predominantly made by adipose cells in the small intestine that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger) were lower in the treated mice than in the control. Garcinia cambogia extract efficiently improved glucose metabolism and displayed leptin-like activity.
It helps to enhance your digestive system.
Garcinia cambogia could boost your digestive system. Animal studies suggest that it helps protect against stomach ulcers and reduce damage to the inner lining of your digestive tract. Garcinia cambogia may have some anti-diabetes effects. It may also help protect against stomach ulcers and digestive tract damage. However, these effects need to be studied further before firm conclusions can be drawn.
Garcinia cambogia is a fruit-derived supplement taken to boost weight loss though its effectiveness varies from individual to individual, body type and other medical conditions, if any. The positive impacts of garcinia cambogia on blood fats may be its best benefit. As it has been said that if you really want to lose or manage weight, you might have to do it by changing your diet, lifestyle and need to exercise daily then only consuming supplements will be helpful. Ideally 5-10 g (as powder), 1-2g as extract of Garcinia cambogia can be consumed daily. Garcinia Cambogia is an important ingredient of Rekhiv (for female body wellness) which is helpful in getting a toned body, maintaining healthy bones, muscles, skin, nails and hair.
