Garcinia Cambogia Extract is the latest weightloss supplement that is growing rapidly in popularity. Doctor OZ called it “a revolutionary fat buster”. So what is Garcinia Cambogia and what has everyone so excited? Garcinia Cambogia is a pumpkin shaped fruit found in Southeast Asia that has been consumed by its people for hundreds of years. Garcinia Cambogia contains an active ingredient called hydroxycitric acid(HCA). HCA is a dual action fat buster. It works by increasing the breakdown of fats in the body and suppressing appetite. It can also be a great product for people who need to watch their blood sugar as it improves post-meal insulin sensitivity.

Here are a few of the ways that Garcinia cambogia extract can help you achieve your weight loss goals:

Appetite suppressant and mood enhancer
It helps suppress a person’s appetite by increasing serotonin availability. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for happy moods. This is another reason why Garcinia cambogia extract can help emotional eaters.

Blocks fat production
The great thing about Garcinia cambogia extract is that it discourages fat production in the body. HCA has been found to inhibit the synthesis of fat cells by blocking an enzyme that produces these fatty acids. Instead of storing carbohydrates as fat, your body uses them for energy.

Improves lipid levels
It has been found that Garcinia cambogia extract helps normalize blood lipids. This is done by inhibiting enzymes that are responsible for the production of cholesterol and triglycerides. Not only do you lose weight, your cholesterol levels will be improving.

Manages stress hormones
By improving mood, Garcinia cambogia extract may decrease levels of cortisol, one of the hormones that causes your body to store belly fat. Cortisol becomes worse with stress so controlling the levels will facilitate weight loss.

When shopping for Garcinia cambogia extract, you should look for the following to ensure you are buying a quality product:

• Make sure that your getting pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract (GCE). If you see that it has fillers, binders, or other inert ingredients, you know that you are not getting the pure extract. Also beware of proprietary blends that do not list the exact amount of each ingredient.
• It should contain 50% hydroxycitric acid or HCA. If it does not have at least this percentage, don’t buy it. This may also be listed as Super Citrimax®.
• Make sure potassium is listed in the ingredients. Potassium helps your body absorb the HCA. If it doesn’t have potassium don’t buy it.

The recommended dose for Garcinia cambogia extract is between 500 mg – 1,000 mg before each meal, for a maximum of 3000 mg per day. Do not exceed 3000 mg per day without consulting a physician.

Expect to lose anywhere between 9 – 12 pounds in three months without diet or exercise. If an individual incorporates a low-fat diet and moderate exercise, they can expect to lose up to three times what they would lose with diet and exercise alone.