Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia

Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia Review

Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia is a very straight forward supplement that does not contain a long list of weird and unusual ingredients as seen with so many other diet pills.

Instead it contains just Garcinia Cambogia at a whopping dose of 1600mg a serving, plus what the advertising describes as a “scientific dose “ of green coffee bean extract. A look on the supplement label reveals this to be 200mg per serving.
Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia also contains 280mg of calcium which is a vital mineral for bones and healthy teeth.

Garcinia Cambogia is an Asian fruit similar to a Tamarind and is known for its sour taste. The fruit contains high levels of hydroxycitric acid (HCA) in the peel and it is this substance which is believed to help weight loss. According to some studies, Garcinia Cambogia (HCA) may help double or even triple weight loss.

HCA inhibits a digestive enzyme called citrate lyase which works in your body to turn unused carbs and dietary fats into body fats. By blocking this step in fatty acid synthesis , carbs remain undigested and a proportion of fat gain is stopped.

Citrate lyase is an important step in fatty acid synthesis and is the link between the metabolism of carbohydrates and the production of fat.

Garcinia Cambogia is also believed to affect the brain’s feel good chemical serotonin. Low serotonin is a common reason for depression which can also lead to comfort eating and food binging.

Garcinia Cambogia is a popular weight loss ingredient right now and many people will be keen to try it out for themselves. It was featured on prime time TV show Dr Oz and described as a “the holy grail for weight loss.

Dr Oz also featured the second ingredient in this supplement, green coffee bean extract and gave it an equally favourable report.

Green coffee is derived from exactly the same coffee beans as the coffee we drink but in its raw unroasted state is green and contains high levels of chlorogenic acid – a natural chemical compound found in some foodstuffs including sunflower leaves and prunes.

Chlorogenic acid may have medical benefits including lowering of blood pressure but where it scores with weight loss is in its supposed ability to slow the release of glucose into the blood stream. It is often described as a natural fat burner.

The final ingredient is a crucial mineral calcium which is necessary for healthy bones and teeth.

Purely Inspired is part of Iovate Health Sciences International, a major global supplements company based in Canada.

Iovate brands include sports nutrition brand Muscle Tech, Hydroxycut and Xenadrine.

We have covered many Iovate supplements in previous reviews including Hydroxycut and Strong Girl Smart.

Purely Inspired are described as premium blend supplements and come with low key advertising compared to the high octane claims made by the other Iovate brands.

What Does Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia Claim To Do?

According to the product information, you can:

Lose weight with Purely Inspired® Garcinia Cambogia as part of your diet and exercise plan.

The advertising quotes some scientific evidence:

Average weight loss with key ingredient (green coffee bean extract) was 10.95 lbs. in a 60-day study with a low-calorie diet and 3.7 lbs. in a separate 8-week study (54 days) with a calorie-reduced diet and moderate exercise.

Is this really that impressive? Is losing only 3.7lbs over 54 days any more than you could expect from a very moderate diet? We don’t think it is.

The product advertising does not provide the source or any further details about these clinical trials.

Does Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia Work?

There is a lack of evidence to fully back up the claims of the two principle ingredients, but scientific opinion is that it may help minimal weight loss. The downside is that results have been statistically insignificant and although some people have notice minor improvement, this does not apply to everyone. The positive customer feedback reports varying effects so it is not really certain just what it does, if anything.

You never know. You could buy this supplement and find that it helps support your weight loss in some way. There again it could be a total waste of money. On paper it shouldn’t really work but enough genuine looking customers feel that it has helped. One thing is certain. Results are not guaranteed.

What Are The Ingredients of Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia?

Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia is a weight loss supplement that offers general support and may help if you use in combination with diet and exercise.

Each serving is equal to three capsules.

• Garcinia Cambogia (1600mg): There have been numerous clinical tests which conclude that HCA works in the way as the advertisers describe but sadly most of these have been carried out on rats and effects have not transferred to humans. Although Garcinia is popular , there is still no real evidence that it works very well.
  One test carried out on 135 obese subjects concluded “Garcinia Cambogia failed to produce significant weight loss and fat mass loss beyond that observed with placebo.
  Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9820262
  Another test on 89 overweight women led to weight loss of 2.3lbs more than the placebo group over 12 weeks. There was no difference in appetite. According to the Journal of Obesity,
  “The evidence from randomised clinical trials suggests that Garcinia extracts/HCA generate weight loss on the short term. “ This is good news. It works.
  The downside is that the effect is small. The Journal of Obesity recommended that further human tests should be carried out and warns, “Although HCA can cause short term weight loss, the effect is small and the clinical relevance uncertain.”
  Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3010674
• Green Coffee bean extract (200mg): This is derived from Green coffee beans and is another Dr Oz inspired ingredient. It contains chlorogenic acid which may have some benefit to weight loss. A test in Norway found that adding it to part of an everyday diet resulted in minor weight loss; however, most of the claims are derived from a now discredited clinical trial carried out in India.
  The Indian trial seemed to show that chlorogenic could make you lose on average 18lbs over 22 weeks without making changes to diet or exercise.
  However it was later found to be based on false evidence. The clinical paper was retracted and the company behind it, fined millions of dollars for making false claims. To find out more see our article about the shocking truth about green coffee bean research.
  Source: https://www.dietpillswatchdog.com/shocking-truth-research-behind-green-coffee-bean
• Calcium: Essential mineral that the body needs for healthy bones and teeth. The heart, nervous system and blood clotting function also needs calcium to work. There is some evidence that taking 1200mg calcium supplements daily in combination with a low fat diet may reduce cholesterol levels. This serving is so minimal it is unlikely to do much.
  Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-781-calcium.aspx?activeingredientid=781&activeingredientname=calcium

We cannot see this supplement doing very much. There is a lack of evidence to prove the claims for Garcinia Cambogia and Green Coffee bean extract. Although these ingredients have been hyped there is not much to really support the weight loss assertions. You may notice a slight effect but it is not proven and very likely to be minimal, if it does anything at all!

On a positive note, neither ingredient is likely to cause too many side effects and taking additional calcium is not going to cause you any harm.

Does Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia Have Any Side Effects?

Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia looks pretty safe but everything can cause side effects to somebody.
Potential side effects include:

• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Upset stomach

Green coffee extract contains caffeine so you may notice caffeine related symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia and similar.

Are There Any Customer Reviews For Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia?

There are numerous customer reviews on the Purely Inspired website and also on Amazon USA.

Opinion is mixed. Some customers like the supplement and feel that it offers value for money if bought from Walmart where it costs only $9.99

One customer reported:

Within 3 weeks if using this product, I noticed fat on the top part of my stomach disappear. I am continuing to use this for added results. This product is 9.99 at Wal-Mart.

Many others have said the same.

However not everyone is as pleased:

Just finished my entire bottle of this brand and don’t see one thing different. I took 6 pills a day at the time instructed and nothing. I go to the gym 4-5 times a week and I walk my dog 3 times a day, and still nothing….

Another customer found that the supplement helped weight loss.

I bought this from Kroger for $14. I’ve been using it for about a week and a half. I don’t feel less hungry or super energetic. BUT I no longer feel tired all the time or need a midday nap. I don’t really see a decrease in appetite but I feel lighter and look lighter. That’s been with taking two pills instead of 3 but when I take the full 3 I don’t have an appetite. I’ve lost 5 lbs so far. If I continue to lose I will buy again. 🙂

The majority of customer opinion is positive. It is obviously working for some people.

Does Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia does not come with a guarantee.

Where Can I Buy Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia?

Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia is on sale from many Shopping mall stores across the USA, including Walmart and Kroger. You can also buy from a variety of outlets including Amazon, Lucky Vitamin and Walgreens via the Purely Inspired website.

Prices vary slightly according to the retailer.

1 bottle of 60 capsules (10 days supply if taken as recommended) costs $14.99. Shipping is free on orders over $35.00)

You can also buy Purely inspired Garcinia Cambogia via the Walmart website.

1 bottle of 60 capsules costs $8.30 plus shipping.

Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia is not available outside the USA.