Thursday, October 10, 2013

Weight loss supplements, what’s new and what’s effective?



A great amount of publicity surrounding this issue has risen and consumers are lost on what’s the best one out there or whether or not taking one with another would have better or different results?  A lot of people have reaped the benefits of using weight loss supplements which are natural and healthy. This is not the same for everyone. Each person reacts differently to the supplements that they take; it may be effective for some while to others it may not have any effect at all. Garcinia Cambogia also known as Brindle Berry is the newest natural weight loss supplement in the market. Known in parts of Asia, Indonesia and Africa, this fuit is commonly used in cooking and as a treatment to ailments such as removal of parasites in the intestines, menstrual problems, edema, rheumatism, and constipation. It is considered as health and safe to use because this fruit has been used not only for cuisines but also as a natural remedy.
According to numerous studies, a substance called Hydroxycitric acid or HCA found in Garcinia Cambogia is responsible for its fat burning and weight loss effects. This substance is carefully extracted from the Garcinia Cambogia fruit and can easily be consumed in capsule form. There are two ways that Hydroxycitric acid has been clinically tested and discovered to aid and promote weight loss.  First, it suppresses appetite,; second, it prevents or inhibits the storage of fats from the sugars in the body.
 Regular intake of HCA increases the serotonin in a person’s brain thus suppressing appetite. What is serotonin you ask? It is a neurotransmitter than improves a person’s mood; sending out positive signals and elating mood.  The more serotonin in the brain, the better a person’s mood will be. Food cravings accompanying depression and stress are prevented. One of the main reasons of being overweight or obesity is emotional eating triggered by stress and depression
How does Garcinia Cambogia prevent the storage of fats? Carbohydrates are prevented from turning into triglycerides, fatty acids and cholesterol by inhibiting the enzyme called citrate lyase. As a result, cholesterol and triglycerides are controlled and kept to a minimum as fat cells do not increase in size. The fats are not processed by the body and merely pass through, so regardless of your fatty food intake, you can keep your mind at ease knowing that it will not add to your weight.

All in all, the dual fat burning effect of Garcinia Cambogia, a natural and healthy supplement, will be beneficial to anyone who wants to lose weight. As with any kind of supplement, it’s best to complement it with a healthy diet and exercise in order to achieve optimal weight loss. For people who find difficulty in finding the time to do a strenuous exercise or weight training for an hour and who can only do walks, this may be the best supplement for you. Those who want to avoid adding on more weight but who also cannot avoid eating foods high in sugar; this can be the ideal natural supplement to take.