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Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Garcinia cambogia or Gambooge fruit is<\/strong> a tropical fruit that looks like a green pumpkin, was traditionally being used to flavor curries and preserve food. The fruit is very sour to be eaten fresh so it is used in cooking mainly. It has gained its popularity as a weight loss supplement in recent times. Garcinia cambogia<\/strong> is also known as Malabar Tamarind and is commonly grown in India and Southeast Asia. It is exported all over the world because of its various health benefits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first rigorous research on the effectiveness of Garcinia cambogia as a Weight Loss Herbal Remedy<\/a><\/strong> was conducted in 1998 and the study concluded that it performs the same as a placebo when it comes to helping in losing weight. Another research that happened in 2011 concluded that the supplement showed short term weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rind of the plant contains a chemical called Hydroxy citric acid (HCA) which is the active ingredient towards making Garcinia cambogia a natural weight loss remedy<\/a><\/strong>. This chemical acts as the appetite suppressant. The extract of HCA is available in powdered or pill form in health stores. Garcinia cambogia supplements are made from the extracts of the fruit\u2019s peel. The peel of the fruit is rich in hydroxy citrate which attributes to weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is HCA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • The weight loss claims about Garcinia cambogia are based on its active ingredient HCA ability to keep the body feel full throughout the day, thus curbing the need for high fat foods. It increases the level of satiety or satisfaction one receives from food, making it easier to eat less. Not eating unwanted food, naturally helps in weight loss<\/strong> over time. In some Southeast Asian countries, Garcinia cambogia is used to make soup which is taken before meals due to its appetite suppressing properties. <\/li>
  • HCA blocks the body\u2019s ability to make fat and also keeps the blood sugar and cholesterol levels in normal range. According to research, HCA blocks the enzyme called citrate lyase which is needed by the body to make fat. Citrate lyase helps turn sugars and starches into fat.\u00a0 As the enzyme gets blocked the fat is instead burned as calories leading to weight loss which means the carbohydrates gets diverted into energy production rather than accumulating in body as fat. <\/li>
  • The same active ingredient is known to raise the levels of brain chemical \/ neurotransmitter called Serotonin which is responsible for overeating. With increase in Serotonin levels, the mood is enhanced and stress related eating gets minimized. Low levels of Serotonin levels, are linked to depression and anxiety which drives people to eat emotionally. The late nutritionist Shari Lieberman suggested that a metabolic change is brought on by HCA which sends an appetite suppressing signal to the brain via the amino acid 5 hydroxytryptophan which is a direct precursor to the happy hormone Serotonin. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n