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What is Garcinia Cambogia?

Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a derivative of citric acid that is extracted primarily from the rind of the garcinia cambogia fruit. This is primarily what offers benefits to the human body.

Garcinia cambogia-derived (-)-hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a safe, natural supplement for weight management. HCA is a competitive inhibitor of ATP citrate lyase, a key enzyme which facilitates the synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol and triglycerides. Previous studies in our laboratories have demonstrated the superior bioavailability of a novel calcium-potassium salt of HCA derived from Garcinia cambogia (HCA-SX, Super CitriMax). Greater bioavailability of HCA-SX was observed when taken on an empty stomach (Source: An overview of the safety and efficacy of a novel, natural(-)-hydroxycitric acid extract (HCA-SX) for weight management ).

While HCA extract works as an appetite suppressant, other benefits may be seen when Hydroxycitric acid based supplements are taken on a daily basis.

What are the Benefits of Garcinia Cambogia Extract?

1. Slow Fat Production
One of the benefits of garcinia cambogia extract is that it helps slow down fat production in the body through working with the carbohydrates you eat during the day.
2. More Efficient Metabolism
Hydroxycitric acid is thought to help the metabolism by helping control how carbohydrates are used by the body. Instead of excess carbs being turned into fat cells for later use they are used throughout the day. This can lead to loss of existing fat cells.
3. Cholesterol Control
More studies need to be done in this area, but some people have suggested HCA extract causes carbohydrates to be converted into glycogen instead of fat and that this disrupts the production of triglycerides – the bad cholesterol.
4. Increased Serotonin
HCA extract may also help with serotonin production in the body. When serotonin levels are low problems with anxiety, insomnia or even depression may develop. Serotonin is an essential hormone for happy and healthy humans.
5. Appetite Suppression
Proper amounts of HCA extract can also work as a natural and effective way to suppress the appetite. This is one of the ancient uses of garcinia cambogia and one of the major reasons HCA supplements help people lose weight.