Guggul
MANUFACTURERS/BRAND (S): Nature Care, Frontier, Enzymatic Therapy, Natrol, among others.
SOLD AS: Capsules, tablets.
WEIGHT LOSS PILL TYPE: Thermogenic agent. Guggul is the purified and standardized resin derived from the mukul tree, which grows in India.
BACKGROUND/RESEARCH: Guggul is an Indian Ayurvedic herb which has been employed for weight-loss for more than 2,000 years. The majority of the research regarding its usefulness to lose fat is anecdotal and steeped in Ayurvedic tradition. During the 1960s, however, a researcher named G. V. Satyavati studied the herb substantially for two years and published her findings to what was then the College of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. Along with Professor C. Dwarakanath, she performed trials in rabbits and found that guggul considerably reduced the amount of fats, which includes cholesterol, in the bloodstream and decreased body weight. Next studies in obese adults also decreased cholesterol levels. Chemists later recognized two components in guggul that appeared to provide the most benefit, E-guggulsterone and Z-guggulsterone. However, guggul also includes a number of other compounds, including lignans, sterols, and fatty acid alcohols, and several research workers feel each of them works together to produce its various benefits.
WHAT IS IT SUPPOSED TO DO: The guggulsterones in guggul boost the release of thyroid hormone in rats and improve the ability of the gland to absorb iodine. Iodine is important for the production of the thyroid hormone. Stimulation of the thyroid aids the body allowing to burn fat more effectively and thus plays a part in weight loss.
HOW TO TAKE IT: Herbalists suggest looking for· extracts that contain 5 to 10 percent guggulsterones. The suggested dosage of guggulsterones is 25 mg 3 times daily. Do not use guggul for more than 6 months.
SIDE EFFECTS: Guggul is thought to be very safe and secure when used as instructed. Nevertheless, if it does work by revitalizing the thyroid gland and so the metabolic process, this can have dangerous results, especially in people who have coronary disease. Guggul also may result in mild abdominal pain in some people who use it long term.
PRECAUTIONS: Since safety of guggul in those that have severe liver or kidney disease hasn’t been recognized, speak to your physician before using guggul if you have either of such conditions.
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