According to the World Health Organization (WHO), global obesity rates have more than doubled since 1980. The WHO reports that 13% of adults are considered obese. Obese people are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease, among other conditions.
Perhaps obesity is preventable.
Some natural extract ingredients like Garcinia cambogia extract can support weight loss and weight management in a variety of ways.
In recent years, the weight loss benefits of Garcinia cambogia extract, a sweet tropical fruit, have received a lot of attention.
A 2015 study that reviewed 21 studies evaluating the role of Garcinia cambogia in the treatment of obesity concluded that "in some of the analyzed studies, GC was observed to have a positive effect on the weight loss process, appetite reduction, body fat percentage, triglycerides, cholesterol and glucose levels, and the adipogenic process, while other studies showed no effect."
An important consideration when evaluating the effectiveness of Garcinia cambogia is the amount of its active ingredient, hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
The main organic acid component of Garcinia cambogia extract and peel, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), has anti-obesity activity. Once absorbed, this substance can effectively block fat synthesis.
In a controlled trial, taking Garcinia cambogia containing 1,000 mg of HCA for 12 weeks (followed by four weeks of placebo) reduced visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, and total fat. Men's weight and BMI values decreased slightly at week 12.
Reference
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