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Super CitriMax® Safety Affirmed in Research Review


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Super CitriMax®, a patented calcium/potassium (–)-hydroxycitric acid (HCA) extract has been shown to help control weight in human studies. The present paper offers a comprehensive review of the published literature related to the safety of HCA and Super CitriMax. The dried fruit rind of Garcinia cambogia is a rich source of HCA, and has been used for centuries as a spice, flavor-enhancer, preservative and digestive aid throughout Southeast Asia. Thus, it has a long history of consumption in countries where the plant is native. Structurally, HCA is similar to the common food additive citric acid, which also occurs naturally in citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons. The high bioavailability of HCA from Super CitriMax (60% HCA) has been demonstrated in humans. In a sub-chronic animal study, daily doses up to 2,500 mg per kg body weight (equivalent to 150,000 mg for a 132 lb. person) for 3 months resulted in no adverse effects. No treatment-related adverse effects were reported from 14 controlled trials administering up to 2,800 mg HCA daily to volunteers for up to 90 days. The reviewers conclude that the quantity and quality of scientific evidence is sufficient to support the safe, supplemental use of HCA at levels up to 2,800 mg daily (4,667 mg of Super CitriMax).

Source: Soni MG, Burdock GA, Preuss HG, Stohs SJ, Ohia SE, Bagchi D. Food Chem Toxicol. 2004;42:1513-1529.


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