Garcinia Cambogia is an evergreen tree and shrub species from the Clusiaceae family. They are often referred to as sap trees, mangosteens, garcinias or “monkey fruits”.
These medium size trees are natively grown in subtropical Southeast Asia, Kerala, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Burma, Ceylon, and in west-central Africa. The fruit of the tree looks like a pumpkin, has the size of a grapefruit, and a greenish-yellowish color when unripe, then orange-reddish when matured. The skin has 8 deep longitudinal sections …show more content…
It’s not the miraculous Cinderella’s pumpkin than turns into something else at midnight, yet it helps you turn your body into a nicely hourglass shaped silhouette which will be envied by many. Who would knew that a little green pumpkin shaped fruit could do …show more content…
That is why Garcinia is extensively used in the Asian cuisine.
3. Fast Acting Weight Loss and Appetite Inhibitor Agent
More research into the chemistry and biochemistry of Hydroxicitric acid extract from Garcinia concluded that it suppresses the fatty acid synthesis, lipogenesis, appetite, and the body weight gain. Extensive studies have shown that HCA extract is a natural, safe, and no sides effects weight-controlling agent.
4. Increases Serotonin Levels
Garcinia has the ability to release and increase the production of the so-called “happiness” hormone, serotonin. It fights back depression, anxiety, and stress by increasing the serotonin levels. Emotional binge eating is forever banished.
5. Reduces Renal Oxidative Stress
Along with the reduction of adipose tissues, Garcinia extracts showed a remarkable beneficial effect against oxidative stress in kidneys.
6. Ameliorates brain oxidative stress
In a study investigating the link between metabolic disturbances, obesity and brain problems, researchers found that Garcinia Cambodia extracts had a positive effect, by greatly reducing the brain oxidative