Garcinia Cambogia Extra

Garcinia Cambogia Extra Review

Garcinia Cambogia has been touted for weight loss ever since this Asian fruit similar to a tamarind was featured on the Dr Oz US TV programme and heralded as a miracle.

The Dr Oz TV endorsement has led to a rise in Garcinia Cambogia supplements worldwide, including numerous scam products hitting the market, and this combined with the overblown claims made by Dr Oz and some sellers mean it is hard to get to the truth about Garcinia Cambogia.

However, Garcinia Cambogia supplements do remain popular and seem to offer a safe and stimulant free support to weight loss.

Garcinia Cambogia Extra contains 1000mg of Garcinia Cambogia per capsule, of which 60% is composed of Hydroxycitric acid so looks to be an effective serving.

Research suggests that the Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) contained in the rind of the fruit suppresses the action of a digestive enzyme called citrate amylase, which is present in saliva. The enzyme helps break down sugars and converts these to fat, so blocking this function can help prevent fat storage.

Other research suggests that Garcinia Cambogia can improve mood and help prevent food cravings. This means that Garcinia Cambogia may work in two ways to help support weight loss.

The other ingredient in this supplement is Raspberry Ketone – a fruit extract derived from the phenols contained in the fruit, and responsible for the distinctive raspberry smell. Some evidence suggests that this may be linked to adiponectin, a hormone in the body that is responsible for many processes in the body, including the metabolism and fat storage.

Garcinia Cambogia Extra is made by Bauer Nutrition, and according to the customer service department is manufactured in the UK so conforms to industry standards.

The customer service department is very helpful. Stay on the site for a few minutes and you can talk to a real person via live chat. We asked numerous questions and found them to be very helpful.

Garcinia Cambogia Extra and Bauer Nutrition are owned by an investment group in Dubai called ERGO Group who provide investment for technology, health, and wellness.

Garcinia Cambogia Extra is sold across the world. You can access your country’s version of the website from any of the Garcinia Cambogia Extra sites. These include Australia, USA, and European countries in the relevant languages including French, German, and Spanish. However, the UK site appears to be the principle site, possibly because this is the country of manufacture.

What Does Garcinia Cambogia Extra Claim To Do?

According to the product advertising, Garcinia Cambogia Extra works in three ways.

• Burns any stored fat
• Suppresses your appetite
• Prevents body fat storage

There is an explanation about the clinical research into Garcinia Cambogia Extra, which according to the advertising has been carried out by a German doctor called Dr Alfred Hasselbacher.

He is described as a “leading doctor” in Germany and appears to specialise in weight loss. The information states:

In a 12-week clinical study published in 2000 in the “Journal of International Medical Research,” 300 mg of garcinia extract a day, along with other herbs, was given to obese volunteers. The group receiving garcinia experienced a significant difference in weight loss over the control group — 3.5kg versus 1.2kg — with 85 percent of the reduction due to fat loss.

This sounds impressive but it is important to know that there have been numerous clinical trials into Garcinia Cambogia, and not all results have been as conclusive as this.

The money back guarantee is explained:

Purchase Garcinia Cambogia Extra with confidence, knowing that it’s backed with a no risk, no hassle 60-day money back guarantee

Does Garcinia Cambogia Extra Work?

It is hard to evaluate whether this supplement will help you lose weight or not. There have been so many clinical tests, yet research scientists differ so widely in their opinion about Garcinia Cambogia, it is impossible to call. The jury is still out on Garcinia Cambogia as a weight loss supplement!

One thing is certain. Garcinia Cambogia is very popular right now with many people looking to try this ingredient. If you fall into this category, Garcinia Cambogia Extra would be a good choice, because it contains 1000mg per serving and 60% Hydroxycitric acid – the active component. It does come with a guarantee, so if you feel it is not working you are perfectly entitled to send it back and claim a refund.

What Are The Ingredients of Garcinia Cambogia Extra?

Garcinia Cambogia Extra is a weight loss supplement. Serving size is equal to one capsule.

• Garcinia Cambogia (60% HCA) (1000mg): Despite the positive results of the clinical test quoted in the advertising, the truth about Garcinia Cambogia is not quite as cut and dried and many clinical testing results have been inconsistent. Many of the human clinical trials have been questionable, have suffered from methodological issues and displayed a variety of results. One large rigorously controlled test found that HCA worked no better than a placebo. Other tests suggest that HCA may have an effect upon weight loss. Pharmacy giant Smith Glaxo Kline funded an analysis of all the clinical trials into Garcinia Cambogia but again this was inconclusive. The report concluded that, “The evidence from Random controlled trials (RCTs) suggests that Garcinia extracts/HCA generate weight loss on the short term. However, the magnitude of this effect is small, and no longer statistically significant when only rigorous RCTs are considered, so its clinical relevance seems questionable. Future trials should be more rigorous, longer in duration, and better reported.” Source
• Raspberry Ketones (200mg): As with Garcinia Cambogia, the testing into raspberry ketones has been inconclusive. It has been tested on animals and in the lab and early research suggested it may increase the adiponectin a type of protein hormone that plays a role in regulating metabolism and blood sugar levels. However, this theory has never been tested on humans so it remains unproven. In addition, raspberry ketones have a similar molecular structure to the stimulant synephrine and there are concerns that it may increase heart rate and blood pressure in a similar way. Source

Other ingredients: Hypromellose Shell, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate vegetable origin.

Does Garcinia Cambogia Extra Have Any Side Effects?

Garcinia Cambogia Extra looks safe and all the clinical testing suggested it was safe and well tolerated by most people. However, it may cause side effects for some people.

Potential side effects of Garcinia Cambogia may include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Digestive discomfort

There has been very little research into raspberry ketones regarding efficacy and safety for humans. It may contain a chemical that may act as a stimulant and a small minority of users have reported side effects when taken in higher amounts than here. These may include:

• Increased heart rate
• Elevated blood pressure

Are There Any Customer Reviews For Garcinia Cambogia Extra?

Despite being on sale around the world, Garcinia Cambogia Extra is only available from the official websites and there is no platform for independent customer feedback.

There are testimonials from so-called genuine customers on the website, but no place for general feedback comments.

Does Garcinia Cambogia Extra Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

Garcinia Cambogia Extra comes with a very impressive looking money-back guarantee. Here is what the company say about it,

If for any reason you are not fully satisfied with Garcinia Cambogia Extra simply return the unused Garcinia Cambogia Extra portion in the original container within 67 days of when you received your order. We will refund you 100% of the product price – excluding shipping charges.

If you want to take advantage of our Special Savings by ordering multiple containers you can still try the product absolutely RISK-FREE for 67 days!

To obtain the return address, you can just ask one of the customer services advisers via the live chat function or by email.

The UK return office is based in Glasgow. As far as we know, the other addresses for returns are based in the country of order.

Australian customers will not have to pay for postage back to Glasgow, for example.

Where Can I Buy Garcinia Cambogia Extra?

You can only buy Garcinia Cambogia Extra via the official product websites. This supplement is not on sale in the shops or stores.

Prices are provided in your particular country’s currency. The UK site appears to be the principle website.

1 x 60 capsule bottle of Garcinia Cambogia Extract (1 month’s supply) costs £34.95.

This converts to $54.95 USD, $69.95 AUD, or €49.95.

This option is recommended if you have to lose around 7 kilos.

Buy 2 bottles and you get 1 free (180 capsules or 3 months supply) for £69.90 ($109. 90. $69.95 AUD or €49.95)

This option is recommended if you need to lose 14 kilos.

Buy 3 bottle and get 3 free (360 capsules or 6 months supply) for £104.95.
($164.85, $269.85 AUD or €149.85)

This option is recommended if you need to lose around 27 kilos.

You are provided with a VIP code at the point of sale for further discounts (10% off your first order)

Shipping is free and sent via the national postal service. So Royal Mail within the UK, La Poste in France, and so on. Source