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                      Do Natural Weight Loss Product Work? Part 4: Super Citrimax®

                      Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

                      By Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, LDN

                      The Super Citrimax® product by NOW supplement brand aims to improve blood sugars while also promoting a healthy body weight. A low dose of calcium (100mg), iodine from kelp (300mcg) and naturally occurring sodium (15mg) accompany the ingredients that will likely be more active in accomplishing said benefits: ChromeMate® provides 200mcg chromium and the Super CitriMax is a Garcinia cambogia extract containing active ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid or HCA at 1.5grams. Garcinia cambogia is often used as a tool for weight loss. This product also contains 200mg of Panax Ginseng Root Extract which is commonly used for many medical reasons including helping the body adapt to stressors, but it can also be used for its possible stimulating effects. Could this product work for you? Read on for more information on the ingredients and their potential efficacy:

                      Chromium has been studied for general blood sugar control and in diabetics and even received clearance from the FDA for use in doses of 200mcg daily for up to 6 months. Taking chromium may work by decreasing fasting blood sugar levels and possibly increasing sensitivity to insulin in cells. There is also some evidence that chromium works to decrease bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Use caution that there can be toxicity associated with high doses of chromium and it can interact with other medications or supplements including diabetic or thyroid medications. Because of blood sugar lowering effects, be sure to monitor your levels when taking a product like this to minimize a dangerous hypoglycemic event. Also, check with a doctor or pharmacist about any medication adjustments that may need to be considered before starting chromium.

                      Garcinia or more specifically the active compound, HCA, is often associated with weight loss because the active component is thought to interfere with the generation or storage of fat tissue. Research remains inconclusive on the efficacy for weight loss in human studies and there is a need for longer-term studies but there is some interesting research being done on athletic performance with this botanical. Keep in mind that this product could interact with certain medications such as antidepressants, so it is very important to discuss starting it with your doctor or pharmacist.

                      Panax ginseng is sometimes called Asian or Chinese ginseng. It is often used to help the body adapt to stressors, to stimulate the immune system or in the case of this product, to reduce blood sugars. There is some evidence that some compounds in panax ginseng create a hypoglycemic effect, or decreased blood sugars. These effects can be compounded when combined with other supplements that lower blood sugar so use caution that your levels do not start to dip too low if using panax ginseng in conjunction with HCA or garcinia. Panax ginseng interacts with a wide variety of medications and medical conditions so you should consult with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it. It also can interfere with the metabolism of alcohol so use caution before taking this product and drinking.

                      Super Citrimax® is a blend of products combined at the lower end of recommended doses for efficacy which is appropriate as, when compounded, could have a greater effect, especially on blood sugar lowering. Keep in mind that for weight loss, a product such as this one will need to be used along with a healthy diet and increased physical activity. The combination of products does show up in current research so it may work for some people, but because of all the potential interactions with medications or medical conditions, really should be cleared by a doctor and pharmacist before added to a regimen.

                      Read Part 1, Are Natural Weight Loss Products Safe?

                      Read Part 2, New Products For Weight Loss: Garden of Life Raw

                      Read Part 3, Are Natural Weight Loss Products Safe? Bitter Orange

                      Read Part 5, Weight Loss Products: White Kidney Bean Carb Intercept

                      Read Part 6:  Garcinia Plus Meratrim® Gold

                      References NOW:

                      Márquez F, Babio N, Bulló M, Salas-Salvadó J.Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of hydroxycitric acid or Garcinia cambogia extracts in humans. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2012;52(7):585-94.

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                      Ginger Hultin, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, is a health writer and owner of Champagne Nutrition specializing in integrative health and whole food-based nutrition. She serves as Immediate Past President for the Chicago Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chair-Elect of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group and is a Media Representative for the Illinois Academy. Read Ginger’s blog, Champagne Nutrition, and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

                      Ginger Hultin MS RD CSO LDN
                      gingerhultin@hotmail.com | @GingerHultinRD

                      Chair-Elect, Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
                      ChampagneNutrition.com

                       

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                      Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO
                      Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO
                      Ginger Hultin MS RDN CSO is a Seattle-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and long time contributor to nutrition content on Foodtrients®. She is the owner of the concierge, virtual nutrition practice Ginger Hultin Nutrition where she helps clients with complex health conditions through an integrative approach. She specializes in anti-inflammatory diets for integrative oncology nutrition, people with gastrointestinal disease, and autoimmune issues. Her 10-year partnership with Foodtrients® has focused on evidence-based anti-aging nutrition, healthy recipes, and "top foods" lists in many categories from blood sugar control to healing your gut. Ginger serves as adjunct clinical faculty at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle. She is the director of communications at the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a past Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and past-chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. She has authored two nutrition books: Anti-Inflammatory Diet Meal Prep and the How to Eat to Beat Disease Cookbook. Ginger is a graduate of the University of Washington and Bastyr University and is currently pursuing her doctorate of clinical nutrition at the University of North Florida.

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