Garcinia Cambogia, also called tamarind is a small pumpkin shaped fruit which is grown in Indonesia, India, South-East Asia, West and Central Africa. It has a wide variety of uses: preparation and curing of fish and in traditional south Asian dishes like curries and chutneys. In some villages in Malaysia, Garcinia Cambogia is used in the preparation of a particular soup which is eaten just beforehand meals because of its appetite-blocking properties. A natural extract called Hydroxy citric acid (HCA), which is present in the rind of the fruit has been known to hasten weight loss efforts.
It has been discovered that with proper diet and exercise, consuming the supplement could result in shedding up to 48 pounds per year. A study was carried out to determine the effect of HCA on people who were interested in losing some weight and it was found that there was a marked increase in serotonin levels, the mood and sleep patterns also improved on those who participated in the study.
How Does HCA Work? Garcinia cambogia extract aids in weight loss by doing two things: first, it blocks fat and then it suppress your appetite.HCA blocks fat by inhibiting an important enzyme that the body needs to make fat from carbohydrates. The enzyme is called citrate Lyase. What happens is that carbohydrates and sugars that are not used up in the body are converted to fats. The fat making process, production of bad cholesterol and triglycerides decrease when HCA inhibits Citrate Lyase.
HCA also helps to suppress appetite by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter present in your brain, which is responsible for making you feel good. When serotonin levels are low, it results in depression. Most people resort to eating lots of food when they do not feel good. Dr oz garcinia cambogia improves the mood and suppresses the drive to respond to unpleasant circumstances by consuming foodIt has been an issue of concern in recent times as to whether the supplement is safe for consumption. Such fears have been completely allayed by extensive research and studies that have shown that it is safe to consume in normal proportions (less than3000mg daily). It is however unsafe for pregnant, breast feeding mothers and also people on diabetic medications.When looking to buy the supplement, make sure it contains at least 60%of the HCA extract and that there are no artificial fillers. The ingredients present should also be clearly and concisely stated.Combining the supplement with a daily dose of exercise and well proportioned meals would see to it that your weight loss desires are achieved.However, not all supplements are equal, it is therefore important to be careful when choosing them.LiveTru Nutritional company sells the supplement and meets all the above requirements. You might want to check them out.
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