Are you ready to lose some weight? Perhaps it is your clothes feeling tighter, the chubby you in the mirror, or the feelings of discouragement and lack of energy caused by sedentary habits that are motivating you to shed a few pounds. Whatever the case, you have made plans to eat better and exercise, and you would like a supplement to optimize your weight loss.
There are hundreds of weight loss supplements available today. As you browse through them online or perhaps in a local health food store, Garcinia Cambogia catches your eye. Excellent choice! Since 2012, Garcinia has been widely used, and its results are truly outstanding.
How Does Garcinia Work?
Garcinia Cambogia is a fruit that grows naturally in the humid forests of Indonesia, coastal India and parts of Africa. The rind of the Garcinia is particularly thick and contains concentrated amounts of Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA). There are two ways that this acid improves weight loss. The most important way is that HCA inhibits the citrate lyase enzyme. Citrate lyase plays an important roll in breaking down carbohydrates, and when it is suppressed our bodies burn fat.
The hydroxycitric acid in Garcinia also increases the level of a hormone called serotonin in our brains. Low levels of serotonin are directly linked to a greater appetite and more cravings. Studies have shown that raising our brain’s level of serotonin diminishes our appetite and decreases the strength and frequency of cravings. This benefit of Garcinia is especially helpful for people like me, who are “emotional eaters”.
Just like any other natural supplement, Garcinia works differently for everybody. Thanks to Garcinia Cambogia, some folks have lost two or three times the weight that they would have lost by only eating less and exercising more. Other people haven’t seen pounds drop off, but as Garcinia has increased the burning of fat, their bodies have replaced that fat with lean muscle. This results in a healthy, compact physique. Garcinia can also be taken by those who want to simply keep their appetite and cravings under control, so as to prevent those shedded pounds from returning.
How to Choose a High Quality Garcinia Supplement
We’ve seen many important benefits of Garcinia Cambogia, but not every Garcinia supplement gives these results. After Garcinia Cambogia became popular in 2012, hundreds of companies began producing Garcinia supplements and this competition continues today. Some of these companies are interested in making a high-quality, effective supplement. Others simply want your money and to boost their own profit. They will give you a poor quality Garcinia extract with lots of fillers. Here are four steps that will keep you from being cheated:
- Read the label. Just about every Garcinia supplement comes in a package with a perfect picture and a catchphrase. Don’t base your decision solely on these! Instead, carefully read the label and especially the list of ingredients. A good quality Garcinia supplement will obviously list Garcinia Cambogia Extract first in the list, plus it should tell you what percentage of hydroxycitric acid is included. For the best results, look for a supplement that contains a minimum of 50% HCA. Some of the best supplements also include potassium, since it facilitates the absorption of Garcinia. Beware of ingredient lists that end with numerous words that you can’t pronounce, much less know what they are. These may be fillers in disguise!
- Read reviews. The internet is full of customer reviews about different Garcinia Cambogia supplements. Take advantage of these and use them to figure out which brands and Garcinia combinations have the best results. A word of caution: If you notice a website or certain Garcinia supplement that only have positive reviews, those reviews may have been mass produced and probably don’t reflect a personal experience. Our bodies are unique and react to supplements differently. Because of this, even on the best supplements there are bound to be some less than glowing reviews.
Buy from a well-established company. There are a significant number of stores which pop up, sell cheap supplements and then disappear only to resurface under a different name. These companies care little for their reputations or for their customers. As you look for a trust-worthy company, dig around a little to find out how long they have been in business, see what type of satisfaction guarantees they offer, and even ask them a few questions. A company that promptly answers their clients’ questions and that has maintained a good reputation for a number of years is a safe choice.
- Don’t buy under pressure. I am sure as you shop around for Garcinia supplements you will come across stores, which aggressively push their products on you. One familiar tactic is to say something similar to: “Last items! Buy now before they are out of stock!” In many cases, high pressure sales tactics indicate a lack of quality.
A Final Word
You are now motivated to lose weight and ready to choose a Garcinia supplement which will help you reach that goal. Now you need to put these plans into action! Garcinia supplements should be taken a half an hour before your three main meals each day. The usual dose ranges from 500mg to 1,000mg each meal, while the daily limit is 3,000mg.
Garcinia Cambogia is completely natural and studies have shown that it does not have any harmful side effects. It is still wise, though, to seek advice from your healthcare professional before taking it, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, taking statins to lower your cholesterol or undergoing any other medical treatment.
