GARCINIA CAMBOGIA

Garcinia Cambogia is mainly found in the tropical areas such as Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and yes, even India. The fruit looks like a small 

pumpkin, which is greenish in colour when unripe, and turns yellow or red once fully ripe. It has deep grooves on its outer surface.In India, 

it is commonly found in the Southern region such as the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Locally known as brindleberry, Malabar 

tamarind, and kudampuli (pot tamarind) in India, Garcinia Cambogia has been used in our country, especially in the Southern region for hundreds

 of years for a variety of different purposes.  It is used as a souring agent in curries and in Ayurveda, it is often used as a medication to improve

 digestion. The powder of its rind is a traditional spice found in almost all kitchens of Kerala and it is used as a condiment in special curries and chutneys.

Garcinia Cambogia For Weight Loss

The core ingredient present in the rind of Garcinia cambogia fruit is Hydroxycitric acid (HCA).  

This acid prevents the buildup of fat in the body and slows down the emptying of your stomach. 

Which keeps you full for a long time and hence reduces your chances of gorging food. 

HCA inhibits the enzyme citrate lyase in the body which helps in the process of synthesizing of

fat from carbohydrates.

They also suppress the appetite by increasing levels of the brain chemical serotonin in the body 

which are known to reduce your food cravings.

The next mineral present is Potassium and Calcium which help in increasing metabolism in the body and 

also reduce cholesterol levels in the body.

5 ways HCA promotes Garcinia Cambogia for weight loss

It prevents a buildup of fat in the body.

The acid slows down the digestion of food increasing the GI.

Acts on an enzyme which converts carbs to fat.

It also increases the secretion of serotonin which is known to reduce food cravings.

It also contains minerals namely Potassium and Calcium which help in increasing metabolism in the body and reducing cholesterol levels.

Garcinia Cambogia Benefits

Now that we know about garcinia cambogia for weight loss, here are the other health benefits of this wonder fruit.

Prevents the occurrence of Type 2 Diabetes and even controls it. 

Defeats Cancer and Fights Tumor

Treats Ulcer issues

Relieves constipation

Boosts Immune System

Provides enough endurance for the Gym work out you’ve always wanted

Solves the problem Sleeping Disorders such as Sleep Apnea

Extracts of Garcinia Cambogia for Weight Loss

There are claims that Garcinia Cambogia extracts help in weight loss and gives you a boost 

of energy to do the required work out after office.Garcinia Cambogia pills have shown to replace 

fat with toned strong muscles and also giving you a better mood on the whole when you have been pushed 

to that stress corner in life.However, Garcinia Cambogia extract pills are usually not preferred as a 

supplement as they lead to health complications such a toxicity of the body.

Garcinia Cambogia Side Effects

Side effects of Garcinia Cambogia are quite mild. The usual ones are listed below: 

The adverse ones include suffering from a Severe headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Diarrhea and dryness of the mouth.

Jaundice, liver damage and in the worst cases it even leads to liver failure.

Garcinia drastically decreases the Blood Sugar levels when consumed.

So for that reason, it’s better if the Diabetics have a prior discussion with their doctor before taking the garcinia cambogia pills/ supplement.