Weight Loss College
One of the most popular industries in America is the weight loss industry, which is reflective of the fact that many people want to lose weight. Take a trip to the grocery store and you’ll see large selections of “diet” food. Visit a health food store and you’ll notice a variety of diet supplements, all aimed at helping people lose weight.
There are three main ways for a weight loss supplement to help you lose weight:
1) By affecting the absorption of certain foods (such as fat, for example)
2) By reducing appetite and hunger
3) By increasing the metabolism
A new supplement that is recently gaining popularity is called Garcinia cambogia extract. Garcinia cambogia is a fruit from India and certain parts of Asia that kind of looks like a small pumpkin and is green to light orange in color. The part of the plant used for the extract comes from the fruit and the rind, and is called hydroxycitric acid (sometimes abbreviated as HCA). HCA is used to suppress appetite as well as increase fat burning.
It has been getting attention recently as in late 2012, the popular television host, Dr. Oz., mentioned it on his show. As a result, interest in this supplement increased greatly.
So what makes HCA different from all the other weight loss supplements that are out there?
HCA works to block fat. It also helps suppress your appetite, which means you will eat less total food. It is also believed that HCA makes the body burn extra carbs by blocking an enzyme that assists in converting excess carbs into fat.
In other words, not only are you eating less, but your body may also store less of what you eat as fat.
According to research, garcinia cambogia does not have any known side effects in healthy adults. There are some people who should not take it, however, including pregnant women, lactating women, children, and people with diabetes, Alzheimer’s, or any other form of dementia.
Garcinia can be taken 3 times per day, with each dose being taken 30 minutes before breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tablets are available in a variety of doses and strengths so be sure to read the label to see exactly how much you are getting.
If your goal is to lose weight, consider adding an exercise program to your diet and supplementation regimen. And as with anything health related, be sure to check with your doctor before starting to make sure you aren’t overlooking anything.
