Garcinia cambogia

Garcinia Cambogia is yet another intriguing supplement for weight loss. It is derived from fruit with the same name, also called Garcinia gummi-gutta or Malabar tamarind.

The peel of the garcinia fruit is known to have high amounts of hydroxycitric acid also commonly known as the HCA, this special ingredient in garcinia is believed to be the main compound for weight loss. A lot of people are unaware of how Garcinia cambogia looks so let us tell you it is a small, pumpkin-shaped, yellow to greenish mixed fruit.

The fruit has a very sour taste so it can not be eaten like a regular fruit but it is often used to make various dishes. Garcinia cambogia supplements are directly extracted from the peel of the fruit as it is the most potent part. The peel of the fruit contains high amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), an active substance that can show results in weight loss. 

The supplements usually contain 20–60% HCA. However, studies have shown that those with 50–60% HCA can provide more benefits, so when you consume the fruit you might be able to get more benefits than just consuming the supplement. Garcinia cambogia is also known for its antioxidant and antifungal properties. 

Benefits Of Garcinia Cambogia 

After talking about Garcinia cambogia in brief, now is the time to get into the benefits of this wonderful fruit. Here are all the benefits it can have on you. 

Weight loss 

Garcinia Cambogia’s one of the most widely known benefits is marketed by its ability to lose weight naturally with little to no additional effort. Some companies claim that this unique supplement can help people lose weight without additional exercise or dieting. Well, do you think this is true or just a way to promote the products? Worry not, we will give you all the facts and figures.

Nevertheless, it is true that the HCA in garcinia has been found to boost the fat-burning potential of the body. One review posted on the Evidence-Based Complementary has shown that garcinia did promote weight loss in many cases, but the results can vary from person to person.

Some studies done on HCA have proven to give amazing weight loss results, while others have proven that the supplement can not work on weight loss. 

Researchers say that most of the research done on Garcinia is done on animals and very little to no research has taken place on humans which is why we see varied results.

A review posted to the Journal of Obesity compiled the results of nine different studies using garcinia for weight loss in humans. The findings confirmed mixed results of the supplement. The average weight reduction was very minute. One of the reasons for this was also because the study was done for a very short period of time. 

Studies in human beings have been done on a relatively smaller number of groups and the main culprit is the short amount of time that has been given to these studies. There is a requirement for more vital tests that should be carried out on bigger groups of people to fully understand the benefits of Garcinia on our bodies.

Reduces appetite and keeps you full

Another claim of Garcinia is that using it can help the body feel full throughout the day, we already know that fiber-rich food items can keep us full for a longer period of time. Again reviews on this claim have been done only on animal studies where this claim was proven right, however, no human studies have found a similar result.

The lack of studies on humans to prove this claim does not mean that garcinia does not work, it only shows that we need to research more to get an ample amount of evidence to prove our claims. Some people who have tried using Garcinia have seen a huge difference in their appetite and have also managed to lose weight. 

Improves athletic performance

Garcinia cambogia is also known as a supplement that can enhance athletic ability. The research found that both animals and humans have proven this claim.

Using garcinia or HCA may increase endurance levels during exercise and can keep people active for a longer period of time, if you are someone who feels tired just after a few minutes into your workout then you can try Garcinia supplement to improve your endurance, but make sure that you consult your doctor before going ahead with it.

Can improve diabetes and cholesterol levels 

A lot of other studies have claimed that garcinia may be useful for lowering cholesterol, however, this claim is not proven as there is only a little research done on this subject but the result have not given us any specific answers, so if you want to try this for yourself then make sure you have consulted your doctor before.

Similarly, garcinia may be able to lower blood sugar levels in some people, however, many doctors do not recommend garcinia with diabetes medication so be aware, do not consume any supplement without the guidance of your doctor. 

Take Away 

Garcinia cambogia is a great fruit that can have a lot of benefits on your health, however, we think that this supplement also comes with a few precautions and side effects that need to be kept in mind while going forward with it. We hope you liked the information we shared above, if you plan on taking the garcinia or HCA supplement then do your thorough research and also consult your doctor.