Updates on Antiobesity Effect of Garcinia Origin (−)-HCA
Joint Authors
Beh, Boon Kee
Chuah, Li Oon
Ho, Wan Yong
Yeap, Swee Keong
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Garcinia is a plant under the family of Clusiaceae that is commonly used as a flavouring agent.
Various phytochemicals including flavonoids and organic acid have been identified in this plant.
Among all types of organic acids, hydroxycitric acid or more specifically (−)-hydroxycitric acid has been identified as a potential supplement for weight management and as antiobesity agent.
Various in vivo studies have contributed to the understanding of the anti-obesity effects of Garcinia/hydroxycitric acid via regulation of serotonin level and glucose uptake.
Besides, it also helps to enhance fat oxidation while reducing de novo lipogenesis.
However, results from clinical studies showed both negative and positive antiobesity effects of Garcinia/hydroxycitric acid.
This review was prepared to summarise the update of chemical constituents, significance of in vivo/clinical anti-obesity effects, and the importance of the current market potential of Garcinia/hydroxycitric acid.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chuah, Li Oon& Ho, Wan Yong& Beh, Boon Kee& Yeap, Swee Keong. 2013. Updates on Antiobesity Effect of Garcinia Origin (−)-HCA. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495871
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chuah, Li Oon…[et al.]. Updates on Antiobesity Effect of Garcinia Origin (−)-HCA. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495871
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chuah, Li Oon& Ho, Wan Yong& Beh, Boon Kee& Yeap, Swee Keong. Updates on Antiobesity Effect of Garcinia Origin (−)-HCA. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495871
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495871