Garcinia Cambogia Flashcards
Physical Properties & Source
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tropical fruit that grows on a
small to medium tree in countries of Southeast Asia.
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The fruit of the tree is small, green to yellow in color
with six to eight grooves, and it looks like a small
pumpkin.
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The rind of the fruit has a sour taste and used as a
flavoring agent.
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The supplement extract is taken from the skin after it
has been dehydrated.
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Composition & Chemical structure
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It contains a large amount of
……which
is the main active ingredient
responsible for its effect.
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Proven Uses
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Weight loss
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Hyperlipdiema
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reduction in LDL and increase in HDL.
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Mechanism of Action
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competitive inhibitor of the enzyme ATP citrate lyase.
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This enzyme is a key enzyme in the synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol, and
triglycerides.
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inhibiting the enzyme will inhibit the synthesis of these components.
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