The fruit of the Garcinia Gambogia tree has been used in Asia for its culinary and health giving benefits for centuries. This fruit contains a natural extract called hydroxycitric acid, the active ingredient that has been found to be responsible for many of Garcinia Gambogia’s beneficial properties.

In the body, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, the special blood sugar the body uses for energy. Glucose molecules that are not immediately used for energy are stored in the body’s liver and muscles as glycogen. When glycogen stores become full, excess glucose is converted into fat and cholesterol. Garcinia inhibits your body’s conversion of excess glucose into fat and cholesterol. Animal studies have shown that garcinia can reduce fatty acid synthesis from excess glucose by approximately 40-70% for eight to twelve hours following a meal. Research suggests that the result is an increase in the body’s glycogen storage capacity. This increase in glycogen stores, help significantly reduce cravings for food and curtails appetite while delivering increased energy.

Garcinia Gambogia is definitely the dieter's friend - in several ways.

a)	It works as a "partitioning agent." This means that calories primarily obtained from carbohydrate are diverted away from the production of fats and towards the production and storage of glycogen-the muscles' main source of energy.
b)	It reduces appetite by filing glycogen stores, sending signals to the brain that you're full. Unlike chemical stimulants it doesn't act on the central nervous system. Result: You don't suffer nervousness, insomnia, hypertension, rapid heart rate or other typical side effects.
c)	It helps keep weight off. Scientists believe that because Garcinia Gambogia does not activate the central nervous system its effectiveness does not diminish with time.