Therapeutic Action – Prevents the metabolism of carbohydrates to fats i.e it inhibits lipogenesis.
Burns excess fats.
Suppresses appetite to avoid over eating.
Increases the production of Glycogen in the liver.
Some researchers believe that it increases the production of body heat (thus it burns calories).

Safety – HCA is a naturally occurring compound, hence it is safe to use. In addition to this it does not act upon the Central Nervous System. This means that it is not a stimulant and does not interfere with normal sleep cycles

Dose - Trial human studies have shown that an intake of 750mg to 1500mg per day is considered optimum dosage. When used as a dietary supplement (In tablet or capsule form) three doses of 500mg taken half an hour before meals is recommended.

Availability - HCA has been standardized for
Calcium salts (Water insoluble)
Combination Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium salts (Water soluble)
Liquid HCA

Potency - The HCA content varies depending on the salt. Currently HCA content from 50% up to 70% can be supplied.

Uses - HCA can be used as

Dietary supplements – Tablets or capsules with or without other ingredients. For this method of administration Calcium salts are preferred. Soft gels containing liquid HCA can also be used.

Functional foods – A variety of diet foods and beverages can be prepared depending on the choice and eating habits of the consumer. The extract can be blended with other food ingredients to make it more palatable.

The main applications are as follows
Diet bars
Diet biscuits
Diet powders
Diet Tea and Coffee
Soup Mixes
Diet drinks
Sauces
Yogurt
Cocktail mixes
Sports foods and drinks

Extra high bulk density Garcinia Cambogia
The normal bulk density of Garcinia Cambogia extract powder (calcium salt) is between 0.35 gm/ml to 0.50 gm/ml untapped. In order to ensure the optimum dosage of Hydroxicytric acid (Normally 1500mg per day) tablets or capsules have to be large in size if normal bulk density powder is used. Additionally the number of tablets or capsules to be consumed per day also goes up.

Indfrag has perfected a unique production process whereby the bulk density of Garcinia Cambogia extract powder can be as high as 1 gm/ml. This free flowing powder is fine (100% through 40 mesh) and reduces the volume requirement by 140% to 70% when compared to normal bulk density powders. The main advantages of using Extra High Bulk Density powder are-

Higher production rate of tablets and capsules
Smaller size of tablets and capsules
Saving in cost of capsules
Fewer tablets/capsules consumed given a dosage
Reduction in storage space
Reduction in shipping costs

The Extra High Bulk Density powder is offered in two potencies – 50 % HCA and 55% HCA