the fruit garcinia cambogia comes from tropical south america.
the fruit garcinia cambogia comes from tropical south america.
where does the fruit garcinia cambogia come from?
tropical south america
garcinia gummi-gutta









































garcinia gummi-gutta is a tropical species of "garcinia" native to indonesia. common names include garcinia cambogia (a former scientific name), as well as brindleberry, malabar tamarind, and kudam puli (pot tamarind). the fruit looks like a small pumpkin and is green to pale yellow in color.









































although it has received considerable media attention purporting its effects on weight loss, there is liver toxicity associated with commercial preparations of the fruit extract, with clinical evidence indicating it has no significant effect on weight loss.









































section::::cultivation.
garcinia gummi-gutta
although few high-quality studies have been done to define the composition of the fruit, its phytochemical content includes hydroxycitric acid which is extractable and developed as a dietary supplement. other compounds identified in the fruit include the polyphenols, luteolin, and kaempferol.









































section::::weight loss claims.









































in late 2012, a united states celebrity doctor, dr. oz, promoted "garcinia cambogia" extract as "an exciting breakthrough in natural weight loss". dr. oz's endorsements of dietary supplements having no or little scientific evidence of efficacy have often led to a substantial increase in consumer purchases of the promoted products.
garcinia gummi-gutta