Two of the hottest weight loss supplements is Garcinia Cambogia and White Kidney Bean Extract. You can purchase Garcinia Cambogia either online or from most health supplement stores, and it is usually available as a powder or in a pill or capsule.
White Kidney Beans, also known as Phaseolus vulgaris, are a special kind of kidney bean (named for their “bent” shape with resembles the organ) are also used as ingredients or in a powder as an extract for their weight loss potential and are widely available, both in health and supplement stores and online.
Garcinia Cambogia Extract is a popular weight loss supplement. But what is it exactly? Garcinia Cambogia, also known as the Malabar Tamarind, is a tropical citrus fruit that grows on trees in Southeast Asia. It used to be used most commonly for local cuisine but now has gained popularity across the globe for its weight loss potential. In both uses, it is the rind of the fruit that is its active ingredient. The rind contains hydroxycitric acid, also known as HCA.
It is claimed that in addition to flavoring many tasty meals, HCA has a natural ability to block the body’s ability to make fat cells and also acts as an appetite inhibitor. Some also think it can help maintain low levels of cholesterol and keep blood sugar steady. Studies have shown that HCA can block a certain enzyme known as “citrate lyase” which then boosts fat burning and curbs appetite – as citrate lyase is used by the body to create fat. HCA also can create a feeling of satiation because it raises one’s level of serotonin.
There are studies that have found Garcinia Cambogia to be very effective for weight loss (such as one published in the Journal of Obesity). Garcinia Cambogia gained its popularity from these studies since there was scientific evidence to back up its weight loss results. Also, Dr. Oz helped to make Garcinia Cambogia popular by featuring it on his show.
The interesting thing about Garcinia Cambogia is that it may work by lowering insulin levels which then forces your body to use the glucose it has consumed, burning through total sugar. This has piqued the interest of those with diabetes who have concerns about weight loss and blood sugar. However, using Garcinia Cambogia along with another medication that controls blood sugar could create unsafe low glucose so consult a doctor if you are a diabetic.
One way that Garcinia Cambogia improves cholesterol levels is by lowering triglycerides and “bad cholesterol” (LDL) and raising levels “good cholesterol” (HDL). If you already taking a medication to improve your cholesterol levels, you should consult a doctor before taking Garcinia Cambogia.
White Kidney Beans are originally from Central and South America. Like most beans, they have a distinct texture and do well at absorbing flavors. White Kidney Beans are an excellent source of fiber, minerals, proteins, and vitamins. White Kidney Beans may leave one with fewer food cravings and may even make you feel fuller for longer, but what causes this exactly?
White Kidney Bean Extract is a dietary supplement that inhibits the digestion of complex carbohydrates like starches by that interfering with an enzyme called amylase. When carbs are not small enough they cannot be absorbed by your digestive tract. By not being digested, the starches and their calories are not absorbed and are thus excreted (or consumed by the bacteria in the colon) without adding to your intake. Non-complex carbs like most sugars are already in smaller pieces and their absorption would not be affected by White Kidney Bean Extract.
While some claim that White Kidney Bean Extract thus acts in a similar manner to lower the total actual calories consumed, this is not altogether true. White Kidney Bean Extract is only very effective for those individuals that are on a high complex carbohydrate diet already or when taken during an exceptionally high carbohydrate meal or when expects to overeat. While the best way to substantially lose weight is to eat less and exercise more, studies have shown that some supplements may have limited benefits for increasing weight loss potential.
White Kidney Beans, like most legumes, are excellent sources of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber and as such can help prevent bile absorption by the liver, synthesis of bad cholesterol (LDL), and constipation. They are also low in fat, rich in antioxidants, vitamins B9 (folic acid) and B1 (thiamin). But just taking White Kidney Bean Extract while eating the same amount of the same kinds of food will probably not produce weight loss, however, they are beneficial to your diet.
Garcinia Cambogia, however, can influence fat metabolism directly. The organic acid from the fruit’s rind, HCA, works by making one feel full, thereby reducing the appetite, and affecting metabolism. For this reason, supplementing your meals (not just those high in complex carbs) with Garcinia Cambogia will be more effective at weight loss results than White Kidney Bean Extract.
Weight Loss Tip: If you add White Kidney Beans with Garcinia Cambogia. You can increase the effectiveness of both of these natural supplements. White Kidney Beans are a proven carb blocker while Garcinia Cambogia is an extremely powerful fat burner. You really can’t go wrong with either of these products.
