HCA, also known as Citrimax or Citrin, may be new in the dieting world, but it is not new to the scientific world. To date, more than 70 scientific papers have been published which involve research on Garcinica/HCA. In one published study, HCA when combined with niacin-bound chromium almost tripled weight loss over a two-month period when compared to a placebo.

How does HCA work? Our bodies convert the calories we eat into energy. During and after meals, calories that are not immediately used for energy are stored in the body in the liver and muscles as glycogen, which is a ready source of energy for the body. When glycogen stores become filled, monitors in the liver send satiety signals to the brain indicating we are full. This is one of the primary ways the appetite is reduced during a meal. However, when we take in too many calories and glycogen stores are filled, the leftover amount is converted through several steps into cholesterol or into fatty acids, which are stored throughout the body.

The conversion of carbohydrates into fat requires an enzyme called ATP-citrate lyase. HCA works by temporarily inhibiting this enzyme, which essentially means it blocks the fat production. Prevention of converting excess calories into fat in turn slows the production of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. At the same time, the liver is able to synthesize more glycogen, amplifying the satiety signal to the brain and suppressing appetite and food cravings. The increased production of glycogen in the liver can also lead to greater and more sustained energy for those with glycogen storage problems.

Garcinia/HCA has been shown to be very safe for adults. Children and pregnant women should not take it, due to the need for fat synthesis during development. HCA is not a stimulant of the central nervous system, so it will not cause nervousness of increased heart rate.

HCA's effectiveness may be increased when combined with other nutrients, such as chromium or Gymnema sylvestre. When taken as a dietary supplement, Garcinia/HCA can be an effective addition to a weight management program, which should include proper diet, a good general multivitamin supplement, and exercise.

HYDROXYCITRIC ACID AND FAT LOSS Reference: Muscular Development June 1995

Hydroxycitric acid (Garcinia Cambogia) was studies in the early 60's for the effect of bodyfat loss. There have been many products that have included this in their product but many people have been dissatisfied with little or no results. This will enlighten you to a combination that should work very well.

Hydroxycitric Acid - Garcinia yields an acidic fruit that has been used for spice and preservatives. It is in the rind that contains a high portion of the citric acid (hydroxycitric Acid). Studies have shown that this acid inhibits citrate lyase (an enzyme), which is essential for the manufacture of bodyfat.

Another piece of the puzzle is to remember that carnitine is used to transport fat into your cells for fuel. So as long as you have enough, it will accelerate the fat burning process.

Hydroxycitric Acid also reduces the production of an enzyme in your liver and increases the synthesis of liver glycogen. Liver glycogen is a main source of blood glucose when someone is in a fasting state. By increasing the blood glucose, your liver will send a signal to the brain that it is full and this will inhibit your appetite.

Now the directions for all of this: the Hydroxycitric Acid has to be in the liver and muscle prior to food being there so it must be taken prior to meals. Next, you would need a sufficient pool of carnitine to help increase the transportation of fat to the cells. The final part of the puzzle is that you would have like to have your insulin to be as efficient as possible so by taking chromium picolinate, this will help the process. The fat burning process will be stimulated more on an empty stomach than when it is full.

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