Weight Loss With Garcinia Cambogia
What is Garcinia Cambogia?
Before we get to the supplement, dosage, side effects and so on, I thought I'd include a little information about the source of the supplement.
Garcinia Cambogia is the latest weight loss discovery to take television health programs and online health news sites by storm. The supplement is extracted from the rind of the Garcinia Cambogia fruit (a small pumpkin shaped fruit sometimes called a tamarind) and has been around for a long time which makes experts feel €comfortable about the safety.€ Doctors say their studies showed an increase in weight loss 2 to 3 times more than those not taking any Garcinia Cambogia Extract, which resulted in up to 10 pounds or more per month without change to diet or exercise. Garcinia Cambogia is a €Dual Action Fat Buster€ that suppresses appetite and prevents fat from being made.
Malaban tamarind fruit has been used medicinally and in food preparation in its native home for centuries, because it has been said to boast the following properties:
€ Souring agent, used in traditional Indian or South East Asian hot and sour curries
€ Used for bowel problems and rheumatism
€ Food preservative, coloring agent and curing agent
€ Contains HCA (Hydroxycitric Acid) which has been under the spotlight for weight loss
€ Used as a carmative to prevent or expel excess gas formed in the GI tract
How is Garcinia Cambogia linked to weight loss?
Garcinia Cambogia is said to boost weight loss in two different ways. Firstly, it blocks the enzyme in the liver that is responsible for the default function of converting sugar and carbs to fat. So instead of the fat cells getting plumper, GCE €plugs' the fat cells and directs any sugar and carbs to the energy stores to be burnt off. The body is processing less fat and is under less stress, so less cortisol (the belly fat-creating hormone) is produced. The second way that it works is by sending signals to the brain that release more serotonin, our happy hormone, and this happiness stops us craving stress foods like sugar, carbs and salty foods and could have a positive impact on appetite suppression.
Malaban tamarind fruit has been used medicinally and in food preparation in its native home for centuries, because it has been said to boast the following properties:
€ Souring agent, used in traditional Indian or South East Asian hot and sour curries
€ Used for bowel problems and rheumatism
€ Food preservative, coloring agent and curing agent
€ Contains HCA (Hydroxycitric Acid) which has been under the spotlight for weight loss
€ Used as a carmative to prevent or expel excess gas formed in the GI tract
How is Garcinia Cambogia linked to weight loss?
Garcinia Cambogia is said to boost weight loss in two different ways. Firstly, it blocks the enzyme in the liver that is responsible for the default function of converting sugar and carbs to fat. So instead of the fat cells getting plumper, GCE €plugs' the fat cells and directs any sugar and carbs to the energy stores to be burnt off. The body is processing less fat and is under less stress, so less cortisol (the belly fat-creating hormone) is produced. The second way that it works is by sending signals to the brain that release more serotonin, our happy hormone, and this happiness stops us craving stress foods like sugar, carbs and salty foods and could have a positive impact on appetite suppression.
About Garcinia Cambogia and its clinical studies
Several clinical studies have been undertaken to assess the efficacy of Garcinia Cambogia. At the moment the research is a little patchy and generally the medical community recommends more testing. I've included in a summary below Garcinia Cambogia research and clinical trials.
Several clinical studies have been undertaken to assess the efficacy of Garcinia Cambogia. At the moment the research is a little patchy and generally the medical community recommends more testing. I've included in a summary below Garcinia Cambogia research and clinical trials.
In a four week trial 150 obese subjects saw a significant, dose-dependent decrease in weight, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and an improvement in good cholesterol
€ In an eight week trial, 40 subjects saw an increase in weight loss against the placebo group
€ In a 12 week trialwith a reduced calorie diet, the group lost nearly three times as much weight as the placebo group
€ In a 4 week trial with a reduced calorie diet, 89 mildly overweight women saw an increase in weight loss against the placebo group, but noted no discernible change to appetite
€ In an eight week trial with a low fat diet and at least 64oz water consumption per day, 54 overweight subjects lost an average of 11.2lb per person
€ In an eight week trial with a low fat diet and moderate (three times per week) exercise, 60 obese subjects saw a greater weight loss and reduction of appetite than the placebo group
€ In a 16 week trial with a low fat diet and moderate exercise, all 39 subjects saw a reduction in belly fat and gained none of it when given a placebo for four weeks
Go to any medical site and they will be the first to say that the supplement and ingredients such as HCA need a ton more research. It's the same with any new herbal supplement I guess. But the research that's taken place to date is certainly encouraging.
€ In an eight week trial, 40 subjects saw an increase in weight loss against the placebo group
€ In a 12 week trialwith a reduced calorie diet, the group lost nearly three times as much weight as the placebo group
€ In a 4 week trial with a reduced calorie diet, 89 mildly overweight women saw an increase in weight loss against the placebo group, but noted no discernible change to appetite
€ In an eight week trial with a low fat diet and at least 64oz water consumption per day, 54 overweight subjects lost an average of 11.2lb per person
€ In an eight week trial with a low fat diet and moderate (three times per week) exercise, 60 obese subjects saw a greater weight loss and reduction of appetite than the placebo group
€ In a 16 week trial with a low fat diet and moderate exercise, all 39 subjects saw a reduction in belly fat and gained none of it when given a placebo for four weeks
Go to any medical site and they will be the first to say that the supplement and ingredients such as HCA need a ton more research. It's the same with any new herbal supplement I guess. But the research that's taken place to date is certainly encouraging.
Is It Trusted And Safe To Use?
Genuine Garcinia Cambogia has been noted to have been €well tolerated' for up to 12 weeks in human trials. Whilst this is a little vague, it means that there are generally few adverse reactions. Be sure to read the €who should take Garcinia Cambogia' section below, for a list of who should avoid the supplement.
What Are The Side Effects Of Garcinia Cambogia?
What Are The Side Effects Of Garcinia Cambogia?
A dazzling array of material has been written on the latest relatively-unknown-until-Dr-Oz super weight loss properties of Garcinia Cambogia. Also known as Hydroxycitric Acid, or more commonly in Asia as the Malabar tamarind, the rind of this fruit is making waves amongst the dieting community for its ability to burn carbohydrates faster than usual, making it harder to retain or add fad stores. It seems like a miracle product but is in fact one of the regular features of a natural Asian diet, so we may certainly benefit from a more concentrated form to fit our lives and food sources.
However, it can be dangerous to suddenly start taking any supplement, natural or synthetic, without fully understanding the side effects, medical interactions or adverse reactions. In our quest for a quick fix to years of unhealthy eating, we embrace new supplements and miracle cures without considering what could happen. That's why I've done this research, to help anyone considering purchasing Garcinia Cambogia to understand the potential effects, and the potential side effects. This could be a wonderful and life-changing supplement for many, as long as they heed the warnings and carefully consider interactions with any current medical conditions or medicines.
However, it can be dangerous to suddenly start taking any supplement, natural or synthetic, without fully understanding the side effects, medical interactions or adverse reactions. In our quest for a quick fix to years of unhealthy eating, we embrace new supplements and miracle cures without considering what could happen. That's why I've done this research, to help anyone considering purchasing Garcinia Cambogia to understand the potential effects, and the potential side effects. This could be a wonderful and life-changing supplement for many, as long as they heed the warnings and carefully consider interactions with any current medical conditions or medicines.
Trials
Garcinia Cambogia, or the extract of the hydroxycitric acid rind, has been €well tolerated' for up to 12 weeks in human trials. What does €well tolerated' mean? Well, according to the FDA it's a bit of a vague way of saying that there are no adverse reactions but really this is without defined parameters. So whilst it's a slightly positive way of saying that there are generally few reactions, please be aware that does not mean €no adverse reactions'.
It's worth noting that the actual rind itself, having been part of an Asian diet for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years, has been called €likely safe in recommended doses' by WebMD, as is the case with many natural sources of supplements. So, in effect, Garcinia Cambogia can be seen to be as safe as can be expected from something naturally derived, when taken in recommended doses, for which there has been non-extensive clinical trials. For me, I'd say this means €take for up to 12 weeks in recommended doses, then stop, until further research can be done'.
It's worth noting that the actual rind itself, having been part of an Asian diet for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years, has been called €likely safe in recommended doses' by WebMD, as is the case with many natural sources of supplements. So, in effect, Garcinia Cambogia can be seen to be as safe as can be expected from something naturally derived, when taken in recommended doses, for which there has been non-extensive clinical trials. For me, I'd say this means €take for up to 12 weeks in recommended doses, then stop, until further research can be done'.
Dosage
Again, regrettably with anything with insufficient scientific evidence, the dosage information is a little confusing. However, the general consensus from the medical community is that up to 2,800mg per day is safe for human consumption€¦BUT one trial showed that 1500mg three times a day, between 30 and 60 minutes before meals results saw reductions in body weight and body mass index in 60 moderately obese subjects.
What IS interesting is that just 250mg of hydroxycitric acid per day for five days might be beneficial for improving exercise performance, yet in adult non-training males, 3000mg per day was NOT effective. It just goes to show that too little can be as pointless as too much! Confusing stuff€¦I'd recommend sticking to the guidelines on your purchased pack, or discussing with your medical practitioner to stay on the safe side.
Side effects and contraindications
This is critical to anyone considering taking Garcinia Cambogia as either a weight loss supplement or a performance enhancement supplement. Caution should be advised in the following situations:
Who Is Garcinia Cambogia For?
Being a natural supplement, there are few people that should avoid taking Garcinia Cambogia. However, until more research has been undertaken, it is recommended that the following people should avoid it, or use it under medical supervision:
€ Patients with diabetes (high blood sugar) or hypoglycemia
Being a natural supplement, there are few people that should avoid taking Garcinia Cambogia. However, until more research has been undertaken, it is recommended that the following people should avoid it, or use it under medical supervision:
€ Patients with diabetes (high blood sugar) or hypoglycemia
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