There is a lot of buzz about a fruit that has been grown and used in India and other parts of Asia for centuries. Garcinia Cambogia has been endorsed by television’s Dr. Oz as a miracle substance for weight loss. The active ingredient in the fruit is hydroxycitric acid (HCA) a substance that has long been used as a preservative in foods. More interesting is the fact that HCA might actually help you lose weight. With so many people talking about its weight loss effect, where can you buy Garcinia Cambogia extract which is reliable?

Where to Buy Garcinia Cambogia

The good news is that the Garcinia Cambogia extract is easy to find in “brick and mortar” health food stores or online. Be sure to look for the extract called either Garcinia Cambogia or GCE. Make sure that there are no artificial ingredients or fillers added in the extract.

You want to make sure that the extract contains natural ingredients and 50% or higher HCA. If the label does not contain this information, keep looking. Be sure you are buying from a reputable dealer – you may pay a little more, but you are likely to get a purer product that will actually contain what is listed on the label.

It is strongly adviced not to buy cheap products over the street, do more research online and find one that is truly reliable.

How does It Work?

The mechanism of action of HCA seems to work in two ways. First, as you eat carbohydrates, the body converts anything you don’t use into fats. HCA seems to suppress the enzymes responsible for converting the carbohydrates into fats, thus storing less fat in your body. Second, HCA stimulates glucose production which acts to naturally decrease your appetite.

How to Take Garcinia Cambogia

The secret to weight loss with HCA may be in the dose and timing. For a normal adult, take 500-1000 mg before each meal. Add exercise to your weight loss routine and you should lose 2-5 pounds each month.

Side Effects

Short-term use of HCA for a normal healthy adult should be safe. Be aware that you might experience nausea, abdominal pain, and headaches. More severe side effects might be seizures, liver dysfunction, and cardiac issues.

Precautions

Diabetics should not use this supplement since it WILL raise the glucose level in the blood. The supplement has not been tested with pregnant women and adults with other health problems. The best advice is to check with your healthcare provider BEFORE starting any supplement. As with any supplement, Garcinia Cambogia is NOT recommended for children.