{"product_id":"garcinia-plex","title":"Garcinia Plex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Product Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps reduce cravings and supports healthy weight management\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhances mood and mental wellbeing while managing appetite\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports metabolic health and energy levels\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-usage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 capsule twice daily 30 minutes before meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-highlights\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-garcinia\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/garcinia.jpg?v=1774876502\" alt=\"Garcinia \/ Malabar Tamarind\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eGarcinia \/ Malabar Tamarind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGarcinia cambogia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garcinia cambogia extract (Fruit)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable class=\"energetics-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasa (Taste)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmla (Sour), Madhura (Sweet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirya (Potency)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUshna (Heating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVipaka (Post-digestive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadhura (Sweet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosha Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacifies Kapha; may increase Pitta in sensitive individuals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandardized Garcinia cambogia extract delivering concentrated hydroxycitric acid (HCA), a competitive inhibitor of ATP citrate lyase — the enzyme catalyzing the extramitochondrial cleavage of citrate to oxaloacetate and acetyl-CoA, the building block for de novo fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis. HCA diverts excess citrate toward glycogen synthesis rather than lipogenesis, potentially enhancing satiety signaling through hepatic glucoreceptor activation. Meta-analyses suggest modest but statistically significant effects on body weight and BMI when combined with caloric restriction. HCA also upregulates serotonin availability, which may modulate appetite and emotional eating patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinical Key Functions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced malonyl-CoA pool limiting fatty acid chain elongation*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjunctive support for caloric restriction protocols*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetabolic flexibility promotion via substrate utilization shifting*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSelected Research\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col class=\"research-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnakpoya I, et al. The Use of Garcinia Extract (Hydroxycitric Acid) as a Weight Loss Supplement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Clinical Trials. J Obes. 2011;2011:509038.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeymsfield SB, et al. Garcinia cambogia (Hydroxycitric Acid) as a Potential Antiobesity Agent. JAMA. 1998;280(18):1596-1600.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreuss HG, et al. Effects of a natural extract of (-)-hydroxycitric acid (HCA-SX) and a combination of HCA-SX, niacin-bound chromium and Gymnema sylvestre extract on weight loss. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2004;6(3):171-180.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eVrikshamla (Garcinia cambogia) is classified in classical texts as Amla Rasa Pradhana (predominantly sour taste) with Deepaniya (appetite-regulating) and Medohara (fat-reducing) actions. In Ayurvedic metabolism theory, excess Kapha and impaired Medo-Dhatwagni lead to Sthaulya (obesity) through progressive accumulation of Meda Dhatu. The treatment approach utilizes Garcinia's Lekhana and Karshana (emaciating) properties to redirect metabolic pathways away from fat accumulation. The Charaka Samhita's chapter on Sthaulya describes specific dietary and herbal interventions emphasizing Tikta (bitter) and Kashaya (astringent) tastes — Garcinia provides an Amla (sour) complement that kindles Agni without increasing Kapha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClassical Text References\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 21 (Ashtauninditiya Adhyaya) — treatment of Sthaulya (obesity) through Lekhana and Karshana approaches\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi Phala Varga — Vrikshamla properties and Karma (therapeutic actions)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 15 — Medo Dhatu Vriddhi (fat tissue excess) pathology and management\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Sri Sai Nutrients","offers":[{"title":"90 Capsules","offer_id":46118107381948,"sku":"SSN-GARCINIA-PLEX","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/files\/Garcina_Plex.jpg?v=1774737106","url":"https:\/\/srisainutrients.com\/products\/garcinia-plex","provider":"Sri Sai Nutrients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}