I’ve written recently about the benefits of detoxing. Often, when we undertake a detox, we may find we lose a few kilos. For some however, they need some extra assistance when it comes to weight loss and for some years, many have supplemented with Garcinia Cambogia for weight loss.

Recently we stocked a thermogenic powder which is believed to be helpful with weight loss. It contains many ingredients including Garcinia Cambogia as well as Acetyl L-Carnitine, Green Coffee Bean and Raspberry Ketones. Thermogenic supplements have been found helpful in boosting our metabolism, increasing fat burning and reducing our appetite.

Acetyl L-Carnitine is an amino acid which is helpful in supporting energy production, assisting in the transportation of fatty acids to our mitochondria which in turn generates energy for our body. It also supports our brain function and contains neuroprotective properties which are believed to assist in our brain health and performance. This amino acid is often taken when exercising as it helps assist in our exercise performance and recovery by lessening damage to our muscles and increasing blood flow to our muscles.

Raspberry Ketones are also thought to support our brain health with neuroprotective properties to assist with brain function. Raspberry Ketones may also assist in the breakdown of our fat cells for energy production thereby increasing our energy levels. It may also be helpful in reducing muscle fatigue and increasing endurance throughout exercise which may assist with performance when exercising. Once again it helps in transporting fatty acids to our mitochondria for energy production.

Garcinia Cambogia for many years was hailed as the holy grail of weight loss. It contains an extract known as Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) which is an active compound extracted from the rind of this small tropical fruit. This acid is believed to suppress the appetite plus impede storage of fat in the body. HCA discourages the liver from producing new fat cells in the body. Instead, carbohydrates are converted into usable energy, which then allows our liver to convert stored fat into energy instead of focusing on storing new fat. In addition, the HCA may also increase the serotonin levels which are our “feel good” chemicals in our brain. By increasing these serotonin levels, there are indications that the HCA may help increase energy levels.

Green Coffee Bean contains chlorogenic acid which is thought to decrease the production of energy from glycogen within the liver and aid sugar metabolism. Our body requires energy every minute of the day, chlorogenic acids inhibit the conversion of sugar to energy. Instead, our body gets its energy from fat stores, converting fat into energy and encouraging weight loss.

This comprehensive powder contains many other ingredients, including B vitamins for energy, Chromium for blood sugar balancing and cravings, Inulin Fibre as a prebiotic, Vitamin C, Olive Leaf Extract, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Bitter Orange, Spirulina, L-Tyrosine, L-Glutamine and Taurine. This powder does also contain caffeine.

If you’re not keen on taking a powder, Garcinia Cambogia is available in a tablet, however, it doesn’t contain all the other ingredients contained in this powder.

For more information, call down to the store to chat to the girls, and don’t forget to tune into Bev, chatting to Kimmi on 2EC every Wednesday at 12.30 pm