Throughout India, Laos, Burma, and Thailand, Garcinia has been used for centuries as flavoring and a condiment. When the rind is dried and added to soup, it gives the food a lime-like taste. Recent studies have shown that Garcinia contains a great number biologically active phytochemicals such as hydroxycitric acid and antioxidants. Garcinia supports a normal appetite level, supports normal fat and carbohydrate metabolism and storage of fat and glycogen at healthy rate. Garcinia also helps maintain normal body weight.
