Life Extension Weight Management - Garcinia HCA - 90 Vegetarian

HCA (hydroxycitric acid) is a close relative of citric acid‚ the agent that gives citrus fruits their characteristic tart flavor. HCA occurs in Garcinia cambogia‚ a small fruit from southern India‚ where it has been used for centuries as a food preservative‚ flavoring agent‚ and digestive aid. HCA is a safe‚ natural supplement for weight management.When calorie intake exceeds the body’s energy needs‚ the excess glucose is converted into glycogen‚ which is stored in the liver and muscles for future conversion into energy. Weight gain occurs after the body’s capacity for glycogen storage is reached. At this point‚ glucose from excessive calorie intake is converted into acetyl coenzyme A via a metabolic pathway involving the enzyme ATP-citrate lyase and then into fat molecules‚ which are stored in fat cells. HCA is a competitive inhibitor of ATP citrate lyase‚ a key enzyme which facilitates the synthesis of fatty acids‚ cholesterol and triglycerides. HCA may reduce the synthesis of fatty acids in humans during a persistent excess of energy intake as carbohydrate.It has been suggested that HCA promotes weight loss by increasing serotonin levels‚ reducing hunger and appetite‚ and suppressing carbohydrate conversion into fat by inhibiting ATP-citrate lyase‚ thus regulating fat and obesity related genes. HCA may also attenuate the increases in oxidative stress‚ and insulin resistance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition. Discounted at only: US$ 17.00