Garcinia cambogia is a small, pumpkin-shaped fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. It has gained popularity as a weight loss supplement due to the active ingredient it contains called hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
HCA is believed to work by inhibiting an enzyme called citrate lyase, which plays a role in the body’s fat-making process. By inhibiting this enzyme, HCA may help to reduce the conversion of excess carbohydrates into fat and increase the body’s ability to burn stored fat for energy.