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Home -> Shop By Store -> GarciniaGarciniaOther Common Names:Brindal Berry, Gorikapuli, HCA, Hydroxycitric acid, Malabar Tamarind Garcinia: Garcinia is a medium to large evergreen tree. Garcinia has been used safely as a food for centuries in many areas of tropical Asia. The fruit may resemble a small yellow or reddish pumpkin, or it may have a unique purple color. The fruit of Garcinia cambogia has been traditionally used in food preparation and cooking, having a distinctive sweet acid taste. When fully ripe, it is too acid to eat fresh by itself. In Ayurveda, it is said that sour flavors such as those from Garcinia activate digestion. HCA, or hydroxycitric acid, is a natural substance that is extracted from the rind of the fruit of the Garcinia cambogia tree, and has been extensively studied for over thirty years and found to be effective in inhibiting lipogenesis, lowers the production of cholesterol & fatty acids, increases the production of glycogen in the liver, suppresses appetite, increases the body’s production of heat by activating the process of thermogenesis, and encourages weight-loss in laboratory animals. This acid is a natural compound that is similar to citric acid found in other citrus fruits. A decoction of the fruit rind is often given in support of rheumatism and bowel complaints. There have been numerous studies lately that determined possible uses of HCA for dieters or athletes. Research with animals has found that HCA enhances weight loss by curbing the animal's appetites naturally, and by modifying their metabolism so that they have less of a tendency to convert carbohydrates to fat. Garcinia is useful: Garcinia cambogia has been promoted for weight loss due to various possible effects on the body. First, it is believed to interfere with the body’s ability to store fat, possibly causing more fat from foods to be eliminated from the body. In addition, Garcinia cambogia may cause the body to use existing fat stores for energy during prolonged exercise. Ordinarily, carbohydrates are used first during exercise. In animal studies, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), a major component of Garcinia cambogia, also seemed to reduce appetite by raising the amount of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is thought to affect appetite control. In clinical studies of humans, however, individuals who took Garcinia cambogia while following a weight-reduction diet had no more weight loss than members of a control group who only followed the same diet. Other human studies have mixed results on appetite reduction; one showed little or no effect, while another reported a 15% to 30% decrease in food intake. More studies are needed to prove or disprove the effectiveness of Garcinia cambogia in weight control. In unrelated studies, Garcinia cambogia has appeared to prevent the development of stomach ulcers in laboratory animals exposed to alcohol. Although the exact reason is still unclear, it is believed that the HCA in Garcinia cambogia may reduce the production of stomach acid. Excess amounts of stomach acid may contribute to the development of stomach ulcers. Garcinia cambogia may also enhance the ability of the stomach lining to resist damage. No human studies have been performed to confirm this effect. |
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