SlimFortune Ingredients
Main ingredients: Extracts from herbs including Garcinia Cambogia, oriental waterplantain rhizome, lotus leaf, cassia seed.
Garcinia Cambogia
The theory behind
Garcinia Cambogia is that HCA inhibits an enzyme called citrate lyase that helps turns excess carbohydrates into fat.
By inhibiting this enzyme, it is believed the body instead boosts carbohydrate oxidation, or simply put, burns the extra carbs.
In extensive animal studies, Garcinia Cambogia was found to reduce food intake by suppressing appetite,
as well as to decrease body fat. Human trials have been less clear. While some double-blind studies using Garcinia Cambogia and a placebo showed the HCA group
as doubling or tripling weight loss over a 12-week period as compared to the control group, other studies showed a less promising result.
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published such a study that used a daily dose of 1500mg of HCA over a 12-week period on healthy, overweight adults. At the end of the study, the group receiving Garcinia Cambogia did not see statistically different weight loss from the control group. However, this study has been criticized by some, with the claim that the high-fiber diet used in the trial likely interfered with the body’s ability to absorb HCA. Unfortunately, the study did not test the subjects to see whether HCA was found in the cells where it becomes active.
Garcinia Cambogia reportedly does not have any known adverse effects in healthy adults, but there are some people who are advised not to take it. According to experts, this includes children, pregnant and lactating women, those diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, and people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia disease. In the case of Alzheimer’s patients, it is thought HCA might form acetylcholine in the brain, while diabetics could be affected by HCA’s tendency to lower blood sugar. Conversely, in healthy adults this latter effect can purportedly curb cravings for sweets and carbohydrates.
Garcinia Cambogia is usually sold in capsule form, standardized to include a percentage of HCA, the active ingredient. Only brands standardized to 50% or greater HCA are generally recommended. For maximum effect, the daily dose is divided in three parts, taking one or more capsules 30-60 minutes before breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Some manufacturers claim Garcinia Cambogia must build up in the system before the full benefits can be realized. It has also been suggested that HCA might help people who have already attained their ideal weight to maintain it. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate garcinia cambogia. People who are considering augmenting a healthy diet and exercise regimen with herbal aids like HCA should see their physicians for personalized advice.
Cassia Tora Seed
Cassia Tora Seed or Jue Ming Zi in Chinese, or the ripe seed of sickelpod cold nature of the fruit is excellent for cooling down the body. Cassia Tora Seed is highly valued in ancient Chinese herb.
This bitter and salty Cassia Tora Seed has also been credited as an eyesight booster. Cassia Tora can also helps by removing intensive heat from the liver and improving vision, moisturizing intestine and eazing the bowels. Great help for loosing weight as well.
Lotus Leaf
The lotus leaf (Nelumbo nucifera) is an aquatic perennial that is closely related to the common water lily (Nelumbo lutea).
This plant has white flowers with light green leaves and grows throughout the tropical regions of Asia and the Middle East.
Known by many other names including the sacred lotus, Indian lotus, Chinese arrowroot, and Egyptian bean, it has an extensive history.
In fact, the sacred lotus has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years.
The lotus is popular among various cultures worldwide, depicted in folklore, religion, literature, and art; and has long since been considered sacred by Buddhists, Hindus, and Egyptians. The lotus leaf is the object of meditation in Buddhism. The Hindus believe that Brahma, creator and God of the universe, sprang from a lotus blossom. Egyptians liken the plant with the sun, as its flowers open in the morning and close at night. It is also seen as a symbol of resurrection.
The entire lotus plant has been used in Chinese medicine for treating everything from diarrhea to bleeding ulcers. Lotus leaves were also highly regarded as a weight-loss cure, as the plant is a diuretic. One of the main functions of the lotus leaf plant is to stop bleeding associated with excessive menstruation, hemorrhoids, and vomiting of blood. All parts of the plant can be used as an astringent and cardio tonic. In addition, lotus is employed as a treatment for mushroom poisoning.
Used with other herbs, the plant can help treat sunstroke, fever, diarrhea, and dizziness. Lotus leaf is also become popular for lowering blood lipids and treating liver conditions, such as jaundice. An active ingredient found in the lotus plant, called nuciferine, is also thought to help reduce muscle spasms. Other conditions that the lotus leaf has been used to treat include leprosy, parasites, ringworm, and sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis.
Parts of the lotus are prepared in many ways. For instance, the leaves are often used fresh as a poultice, and lotus leaf extract is derived from the dried leaves. The flower petals and leaves are also commonly made into a mild tea, which is slightly bitter. They can be used as a garnish or added to soups as well.
