Introduction

There may be various reasons why Juliet couldn't meet Romeo,,

but I believe the main cause of the tragic ending (?) is the spirit of our modern times..

In today's era, with the advancement of SNS and the resulting materialism and appearance-oriented values that are prevalent,,

something we've never seen in 5,000 years of Korean history,

âan age where only what is visible and tangible is respected and reveredâseems to have arrived..

At this very moment when what's visible is considered all-powerful,,

what choice will you make??

Will you surrender your body to the flow of this era,?

or…

will you firmly believe in your convictions and resist the current of the times??

If you who are reading this have chosen the former,,

this column will surely be able to help you

navigate this era successfully..

Now, if you've chosen the latter,…?

well,…

um,…

would you mind just going back and waiting until I write another supplement column??

Hello! I'm Haro from YakAl..

In this session,

I'll show you the criteria for choosing a quality garcinia supplement. .

Since I also evaluate products based on these criteria,,

after reading this column, you will be able to gain more accurate knowledge

and identify the garcinia supplement that's right for you..

When I evaluate garcinia extract supplements,I,

primarily evaluate them based on the following criteria:.

HCA content
Manufacturing process / International certification marks
Degree of additives
Suitability and presence of combined ingredients
Reviews and feedback
Price
Presence of product test reports and inspection results
Trustworthy brands

Among these, today I'll explain HCA content and the degree of supplement additives..

What HCA content in garcinia is appropriate??

Through previous columns, we learned that

HCA, the key active ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia extract,has an important influence on

reducing body fat..

So,, what percentage of HCA in a garcinia extract

would be most appropriate to show effects??

According to studies investigating the correlation between HCA content and diet effectiveness,,

only garcinia extract with at least 50% or higher HCA content

showed significant diet effects,,

and below this content level, the effects were minimal or nonexistent..

If HCA content is low, a certain amount or more of the ingredient is not absorbed into the body,

making it difficult to achieve effective results. This is the general consensus..

However, high-concentration HCA content is not necessarily always good..

As I mentioned in the previous column,, when taking high-concentration HCA,

side effects such as liver toxicity, gastrointestinal problems, and heart issues may occur..

Many studies have investigated side effects of garcinia extract,,

and as a result, HCA content of 60% or lower does not show significant toxicity..

To summarize,, taking a product with 50-60% HCA content is most ideal..

What daily intake of HCA is most appropriate??

This varies by research, but the MFDS has set 750-1500mg the standard..

Also, since taking it all at once may cause liver toxicity, it's recommended to,

divide intake into 2-3 times per day for effectiveness..

Almost all garcinia supplements contain 750mg or more of HCA..

However, some supplements exceed the upper limit 1500mg and advertise that theirs is the strongest so diet effects are stronger,

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so it's good to keep this in mind.,

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Additives in garcinia supplements

While various supplements contain additives,,

the more unnecessary or unhealthy synthetic additives they contain, the higher the likelihood of adverse effects.

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The additives I'll explain from now on are some of the additives that don't suit garcinia supplements..

Artificial dyes

Some artificial dyes can trigger allergic reactions, so you should be careful..

Examples: Tar dyes (Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, etc.)…)

Preservatives

While used to extend product shelf life,,

sodium benzoate can convert to benzene and

has a high potential to become a carcinogen, so caution is necessary..

High-fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners

Aspartame or sucralose fall under other sweeteners,,

which make medications taste sweet and easy to take..

However, if these additives are used in a diet product,

they can distort insulin responses, so caution is necessary..

**How artificial sweeteners distort insulin response

When artificial sweeteners stimulate the sweet taste receptors on the tongue,,

the brain detects sweetness and signals the pancreas to secrete insulin..

However, since artificial sweeteners are not sugar,

even though insulin is secreted, it won't be absorbed into the body.?

This causes existing sugar in the bloodstream to

be absorbed into the body due to increased insulin,,

which can trigger hypoglycemic symptoms..

Additionally, if you consume artificial sweeteners long-term,

insulin is secreted frequently,

and your body's insulin sensitivity can decrease..

If this continues, your body's cells won't respond properly to insulin,,

which can develop into insulin resistance and

become a risk factor for diabetes..

Not all artificial sweeteners act identically,,

and insulin responses and effects can vary by sweetener..

So, based on research on artificial sweeteners,,

sucralose has the highest potential to distort insulin responses,

, and can negatively impact metabolic health long-term..

In the case of aspartame, erythritol, and stevia,

they have minimal effect on insulin responses,,

but there are research findings suggesting they can affect gut microbiota,

so caution is needed for long-term consumption..

Magnesium stearate

While it's a lubricant used in the manufacturing process,,

excessive use may hinder nutrient absorption,so,

it's best to avoid products with high doses..

There are many other synthetic additives beyond these..

Of course, if you take them just once, there's no major problem,,

but when taking them regularly for several months,

additives can accumulate in your body and cause problems later..

In particular, most supplements are loaded with these synthetic additives

to maintain product quality,,

so you should develop the ability to read ingredient labels

and filter out these additives..

I've shown you part of how to choose garcinia supplements..

I'll continue writing on related topics in the next column,,

and after reading this column,

I hope you'll choose supplements with clearer criteria.☺️

This has been Haro from YakAl.!

3-Line Summary

The first thing to check in garcinia supplements is HCA content, and about 50-60% HCA content is most appropriate..
You must check additives in garcinia supplements, and from a diet perspective, synthetic sweeteners are the most important additive to watch out for..
If sucralose is included among synthetic sweeteners, it's best to avoid it; if erythritol, stevia, or aspartame are included, you don't need to worry about insulin, but long-term consumption requires caution..

References

Efficacy and Mechansim of hydroxycitric acid in weight loss, Li oon chuah, 2013
role of garcinia cambogia extract in obesity, Li oon chuah, 2011
artificial sweetners induce glucose intolerance by altering the gut microbiota, eran elinav, 2011