Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent plant in the cactus family that has been used as a natural appetite suppressant in India for centuries. It’s a new arrival in the family of cactii and succulent plants that are becoming increasingly popular for their appetite suppressant and weight loss properties as well as their ability to lower blood sugar.
Weight loss supplements based on the popular hoodia gordonii from the Kalahari Desert in Africa are growing in popularity and usage in Europe and in the United States. Like hoodia, caralluma fimbriata has been used by local Indian people to suppress appetite. It is used as a portable food for hunting to suppress appetite and enhance endurance throughout India. It is also sometimes considered a “famine food” used during periods of famine to curve off hunger and thirst. The plant grows wild over various parts of the country. Caralluma fimbriata is cooked as a vegetable, used in preserves like chutneys and pickles, or is eaten raw.
Caralluma fimbriata is believed to block the activity of several enzymes, which then block the formation of fat, forcing fat reserves to be burned. Caralluma fimbriata is also believed to have an effect on the appetite control mechanism of the brain. Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) experts have noted that there are no adverse effects when using caralluma fimbriata and the plant has no known toxicity.
A patented tested extract of caralluma fimbriata has been developed and standardized by a company called Gencor. Known as “Slimaluma” the extract delivers the plant in a concentrated form. There are a number of weight loss products containing “Slimaluma” available on the market. One of the products available in the U.S. that uses the Slimaluma formula is Country Life’s GenaSlim supplement, which combines the patented Slimaluma extract of caralluma fimbriata with EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) from green tea. Together they reportedly have a synergistic effect on appetite control and weight loss. In several clinical trials Slimaluma was shown to be effective in reducing body fat through appetite control. Another weight loss product containing caralluma fimbriata extract is Caralluma Burn. According to numerous consumer reviews this supplement allows to lose weight quickly and has no side effects. If you are interested in trying any of these products, you can compare prices from various online vendors.