Diet: garcinia cambogia
Um, Gar ... what? Garcinia cambogia is a fruit with slimming properties. Yes, it's time to say "goodbye" to your accumulated fat around the waist and get your favorite jeans back. Now very popular thanks to a certain doctor and TV host, garcinia cambogia is a little fruit that has people talking and could help you slim down your waistline.
The garcinia cambogiaGarcinia cambogia, found in Indonesia and other parts of Asia, is a fruit that looks like a small yellow-green pumpkin and contains large amounts of a nutrient called hydroxycitric acid (HCA). HCA is intriguing scientists around the world: preliminary research suggests that it may have a positive effect on weight loss.
How does it work?
Scientists suggest that AHC causes weight loss by inhibiting an enzyme that promotes fat formation, and by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which helps reduce appetite. Although it is not yet fully understood how HCA works, preliminary research shows many beneficial effects on healthy body weight management.
Purity and effectiveness
Studies that have shown garcinia cambogia to have an impact on body weight and fat loss have used garcinia cambogia products containing 60% AHC for 12 to 16 weeks. According to a study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary Medicinethe structure, mechanism of action, history of use of garcinia cambogia and scientific evidence suggest that it is effective. It should be noted that published studies that have reported adverse effects have used products containing multiple ingredients or herbs. It is important to use a pure product.
How to use garcinia cambogia
Garcinia Cambogia Waist Away® is a high quality Canadian made supplement that contains the recommended 60% concentration of ACH and can help in a weight management program and facilitate the fat burning process. This unique formula helps the body metabolize carbohydrates and fats and supports healthy glucose metabolism. Interestingly, garcinia cambogia is not the kind of supplement that you need to take once a day, it works best if taken 30-60 minutes before a meal with water.
In combination with green coffee extract
Waist Away® Green Coffee Bean Extract can be used with Garcinia cambogia Waist Away® for a synergistic effect. Green Coffee Bean Extract has been studied for its potential to promote weight loss and results report an average weight loss of approximately 2.5 kg compared to placebo. Chlorogenic acid, the active weight loss ingredient, appears to block the absorption of fat and slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream.
Weight loss
What is the secret to success when it comes to weight loss? A diet rich in whole foods, more physical activity and less stress are all essential to achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight. However, you can also add an extra support to this recipe that helps accelerate results and therefore keep you motivated to continue.
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