Garcinia cambogia fruit rind 500 mg The genus Garcinia, native to Asia and Africa, belongs to the Clusiaceae family and includes more than 300 species, such as Garcinia cambogia. Nutritional supplements to lose weight based on the Garcinia plant, specifically on Garcinia cambogia, are commonly used. The active principle of this plant to which these properties have been attributed, is hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Uses: Garcinia cambogia is one of the most promoted as a potential anti-obesity agent, the active principle of this plant to which these properties have been attributed, is hydroxycitric acid (HCA). The effects of HCA are associated with a reduction in food intake via serotonin level regulation and metabolic modifications, such as an increase in fat oxidation, a decrease in lipogenesis and the stimulation of hepatic glycogenesis, thus promoting energy expenditure.Garcinia Cambogia should be consumed approximately half an hour before meals.Weight loss by: 1.Reduction in lipogenesis. 2.Increase in lipolysis. 3.Suppression of appetite. 4.Decrease in lipid absorption.