Garcinia cambogia is a plant native to Southeast Asia.which is usually used in the kitchen for the preparation of curry, but also has interesting beneficial properties for the body. Thus, its effects have been the reason why it is currently marketed as supplements for slimming diets and for weight control.
Hydroxycitric acid, responsible for blocking the enzymes that will become fat deposits in different parts of the body, is present in 50% of the fruit’s rind .
The skin of this peculiar plant “has a great richness in hydroxycitric acid(AHC) to which beneficial effects on the metabolism of fats in the body are attributed and for its ability to produce a feeling of satiety”, explains Cesar Valera, member of medicinal plants of the College of Pharmacists of Madrid.
How does this plant in the body
The power of garcinia cambogia is due to the action of this component by contributing to “the reduction of body weight due to its satiating and inhibitory effect, which generates a ” slowdown in the production and storage of fats”, as indicated in Redaccion Medica, coming from the metabolism of proteins and sugars.In this way, this plant can be used as a complement in slimming diets,along with a balanced diet and regular sports practice.
“The results obtained in different pharmacological studies have shown that the AHC contributes to reducing lipogenesis, which is the process by which excess glucose is converted into fats and cholesterol” , detailed in the specialized portal of medicinal plants of the Center for Research on Phytotherapy (INFITO).
As a consequence of the properties of all these substances, we summarize the benefits of garcinia cambogia in:
Decrease in cholesterol and triglyceride levels Anti-
inflammatory
Increase in energy
Increase in serotonin levels
As it contains Vitamin C it is beneficial for the immune system.
What are its benefits
Among the main uses of this plant, the most recommended is as an adjuvant in the treatment of overweight or obesity, as well as to strengthen resistance. It is advisable ” the use of this plant in the maintenance stage and after weight loss “, they add in the COFM.
Likewise, garcinia cambogia could have an effect “on increasing the feeling of energy ” as a consequence of the increase “in the production of glycogen” after the intake of CHCs. In addition, its action to reduce the sensation of appetite should be highlighted.
The form of administration is through capsules or pharmaceutical preparations and the most recommended is to ingest this extract “before meals”, butnever “use it as a substitute for a balanced diet”.In addition, “they should not be administered to pregnant women, lactating women and children,” they add from INFITO.
