This herb has been a part of traditional Hindu medicine for thousands of years. Only recently was it discovered that one of the active substances found in garcinia, (-)Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), proved effective in helping to suppress the appetite, burn fat and inhibit fat synthesis! HCA competes for one of the enzymes, Acetyl Coenzyme A, produced by the body necessary for fat synthesis. The result is a diminished level of fat that can be synthesized and stored by the body. The fat that cannot be stored is utilized by the body and leads to increased energy levels and decreased appetite. BACK