Health Benefits of Garcinia Cambogia
December 26, 2009
Perhaps you have not heard about the garcinia cambogia fruit, but this pumpkin shaped fruit is a popular culinary ingredient used in Indian and Thai cooking. It is also noted for its large number of medicinal uses. The small yellow colored fruits, also known as Malabar tamarind, grow in the sub tropical regions of Asia and Africa. In recent times, this fruit has become popular for its weight reducing property. Besides aiding weight loss, garcinia cambogia is used for treating several illnesses.
Weight loss
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), a substance found in garcinia cambogia, is believed to suppress appetite and burn fat. Some studies have shown that garcinia cambogia could significantly reduce body weight within 12 weeks. Researchers believe that hydroxycitric acid prevents the enzyme citrate lyase from converting carbohydrates into fats, consequently increasing carbohydrate oxidation. By taking this fruit, you can help your body to burn the excess carbohydrate. The carbohydrate oxidation is aided by the fruit’s ability to promote heat generation in the body.
Garcinia cambogia also helps weight loss by suppressing appetite. It raises the serotonin level in the brain, helping the body to fill full even after eating a small meal.
Treats diabetes
This fruit is beneficial for people suffering from diabetes. It not only lowers the sugar level in the blood, but it could even curb sugar cravings.
Flatulence remedy
Garcinia cambogia is also effective in treating flatulence.
Piles treatment
This fruit can ease bowel movement. People suffering from constipation could eat this fruit. Garcinia cambogia could reduce discomfort caused by piles.
Cures skin problems
Garcinia cambogia fruit extract and its peels could be used for treating minor skin problems. The astringent property of the fruit could help to overcome problems of acne prone skins. You can use the mashed fruit and its peels for making facials. The antioxidant property of the polyphenols found in the fruit could rejuvenate the skin. In traditional Indian medicine, a drink prepared with the garcinia cambogia fruit is taken to treat sunburn.
Intestinal parasites cure
This fruit could help to kill harmful parasites living in your intestine.
Good for heart
Garcinia cambogia is even good for the heart.
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