We’ve been receiving a number of questions regarding the supplement, Garcinia Cambogia. This supplement is being marketed as a miracle weight loss medicine. I’m sure a number of you are curious to find out more about Garcinia Cambogia, it’s benefits and side effects and does it really help with weight loss.
What is Garcinia Cambogia ?
- Garcinia Cambogia is being marketed as a popular weight loss supplement
- It is derived from a fruit of the same name also called Malabar Tamarind. It is a small, pumpkin shaped, yellow or greenish fruit
- Peel of this fruit contains high amounts of hydroxycitric acid which is also suppose to be the source of it’s weight loss properties
- This fruit is very sour which means that it is not eaten fresh but rather used in cooking
Other Names of Garcinia Cambogia
- Gambooge
- Goraka in hindi
- Uppage in kannada
- Malabaru chinta in telugu
- Garcinia gummi-gutta
- Malabar tamarind
- Pot tamarind
- Brindle berry
- Red mango
Different ways of consuming
- Dried and smoked
- Used in paste form
- Also used in powder form
- Used as spices in curries
- Also used in drinks and juices
Benefits of including in diet
- Used in ayurveda to pacify vata and kapha doshas
- Reduce inflammation
- Manages blood sugar levels in the body
- Improves overall metabolism
- Improves digestion
- Flushes out toxins
- Clears toxic buildup in the oral cavity
- Purifies the blood and cleans the fat tissue
Nutritional value of 100 grams Garcinia Cambogia
- Carbs:17.2 grams
- Fat:0.5 grams
- Proteins:2.3 grams
- Fiber:12.4 grams
- Iron:15.14 miligrams
- Calcium:250 miligrams
- Oxalic acid:18.1 miligrams
- High in phytochemical content including hydroxycitric acid and other compounds like polyphenols, luteolin and kaempferol
Hydroxycitric Acid
- Also known as HCA
- This enzyme is found in the skin of the fruit
- This enzyme is the one which stops sugar from turning into fat
Benefits of Hydroxycitric Acid in Weight Loss
- Inhibits enzymes that help the body store fats
- Reduces stress by increasing levels of serotonin
- Helps regulate blood sugar
- Reduces inflammation
- Manages levels of leptin
- Suppress appetite
Use in Indian Cuisines for
- Better taste in curries
- Boost immunity and digestion
- Improved health of digestive system
- Manage BP and cholesterol
- Manage diabetes
- Reduces inflammation in the body
Side effects of Garcinia Cambogia
- Excess may lead to digestive problems
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Dryness in mouth
- Heavy feeling
Weight loss gains?
- On average, studies show that Garcinia Cambogia can cause a small amount of weight loss
- On average, weight loss of about 0.8 kgs has been seen over 10-12 weeks
- However, there can be a number of other reasons for losing that amount of weight as well
- Several other studies have not found any weight loss advantage
- As you can see, the response to Garcinia Cambogia for it’s weight loss properties is very mixed
- The supplements can at best produce modest weight loss is some people but it’s effectiveness is not at all guaranteed
Conclusion
- Garcinia Cambogia is not a miracle supplement for weight loss
- It is however an healthy fruit which you can include in your diet
- It is recommended to be consumed in it’s natural form
- However, it should be consumed be moderate quantity
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