A pharmacist has recommended individuals seeking weight loss to explore the benefits of a natural fat-burning solution. Mari Carmen Padilla highlighted the potential of a dietary supplement, Garcinia, available at pharmacies, known for its historical application in weight management due to its key component, hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
Emphasizing the dual weight loss support effects of the supplement, Padilla, sharing insights on TikTok under the handle @mcarmenpadillaseq, advised consulting healthcare professionals before incorporating any supplement regimen. She stressed the importance of aligning one’s diet with personal needs and objectives for healthy weight loss, cautioning against quick fixes that may yield minimal results or adverse effects.
Elaborating on Garcinia’s mechanism, Padilla explained its hunger-curbing properties and inhibition of lipogenesis, the process of converting sugars into fat. She highlighted its aid in preventing sugar conversion into fat deposits and promoting intestinal transit to alleviate constipation.
While praising Garcinia as a “natural fat burner,” Padilla acknowledged potential side effects such as fatty stools and gastrointestinal discomfort. Hence, she underscored the significance of consulting pharmacists, particularly for individuals on medication or with medical conditions, before starting Garcinia supplementation.
Health experts from Holland & Barrett corroborated Garcinia’s weight management benefits but cautioned against its use in individuals with a history of liver issues due to reported cases of liver damage. Padilla encouraged interested individuals to consider Garcinia but reiterated the necessity of sustained efforts in weight loss, debunking the notion of a quick fix.
Lastly, Padilla stressed the primary role of tailored diets prepared by professionals like nutritionists or doctors in successful weight management. According to Holland & Barrett, Garcinia cambogia has been a widely used weight-loss supplement globally since the 1960s, with studies recommending daily HCA dosages ranging from 900mg to 3000mg, while commercial pills typically offer lower daily dosage recommendations between 300mg and 1600mg.