Benefits and Side Effects of Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia cambogia also known as garcinia, malabar tamarind, gambooge, uppagi, garcinia kola, mangosteen oil tree has stooping branches and yellow fruit that looks like a pumpkin. This herb has been used in the Indian traditional medicine for hundred of years to treat constipation, delayed menstruation, intestinal parasites etc. After the fruit is harvested, it is dried and made into powder and then taken as a supplement. The herb has many benefits and it has proved to be beneficial to many.

Benefits of Garcinia Cambogia:

• Since Garcinia Cambogia has a sweet sour taste, it has been used by people of South east Asia since centuries to make food filling.

• The main constituent of Garcinia Cambogia is Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) which helps in reducing appetite. Recently studies have revealed the most effective form of HCA and its maximum health benefit. In a recent Japanese study where an animal was used, it was found out that during exercise the regular use of HCA helps in burning fat to a great extent and even while at rest.

• It also treats gastric ulcers. In a study conducted in 2002, it was clear that Garcinol, a constituent of this plant plays a major role in making this herb effective and competent in treating ulcers. Garcinol decreases acidity in stomach and protects gastric mucosa.

• Garcinia cambogia's rind is astringent, and that is the main reason why it has been used since ages in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery. Moreover, it also cures gastric and duodenal ulcers.

• The main component, HCA, in Garcinia Cambogia helps in reducing blood lipid levels and works wonders in the case of lowering blood cholesterol.

• Recently it has been found out that this herb has the ability to prevent cell damage due to high blood lipid levels.

• It reduces your craving for carbohydrates by increasing serotonin in the brain and also lowers down craving for sweets.

• Garcinia Cambogia also helps in fighting flu, throat problems etc.

Side Effects

Garcinia Cambogia, has no such side effects associated with it. However, it can have an effect on pregnant women, children, diabetes patients and patients with brain disorders. They are advised to consult the doctor before starting a dose of this herbal medicine. Diabetes patients can suffer to an extent because HCA has the ability to lower levels of blood sugar. People with dementia disorders like Alzheimer's are advised to stay away from this as it can also cause chemical imbalance in the brain. If you fall in any of the category, it is advised to consult the doctor and then start with the medicine. There can be allergic reaction to some people after taking this supplement. In this case too it is advisable to immediately stop this medicine and consult the doctor.

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