Effects of Long-term Administration of Garcinia cambogia extract on Visceral Fat Accumulation in Humans: A Placebo-controlled Double Blind Trial.

(−)-Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), an active ingredient extracted from the rind of the Indian fruit Garcinia cambogia inhibits ATP-citrate lyase and is used for anti-obesity treatment. This study was conducted to examine the long-term effects of G. cambogia extracts on body fat accumulation in humans who are preobese or obese class 1 (body mass index from 25 to 35 kg/m2). A total of 40 subjects were randomized to either a G. cambogia (n=20, 1000 mg...