Super HCA, offered by Douglas Laboratories, delivers 1,400 mg of Garcinia cambogia extract, which contains 60% hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the active compound that supports weight management.
Douglas Laboratories utilizes the patented brand Super CitriMax® to provide 60% HCA from Garcinia cambogia, the formulation used in the clinical studies. Super CitriMax is a proprietary double-salt complex of HCA bound to calcium and potassium. This unique structure enhances the solubility, bioavailability, and effectiveness of HCA compared to generic forms. Additionally, Super CitriMax is supported by extensive peer-reviewed research confirming its safety and efficacy.
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is primarily found in the rind of Garcinia cambogia, a tree native to South and Southeast Asia. Both human and animal studies have explored HCA's potential as an inhibitor of lipogenesis, demonstrating that it can suppress appetite, decrease food intake, and inhibit fat production. HCA acts as a competitive inhibitor of ATP-citrate lyase, an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of citrate into oxaloacetate and acetyl-CoA—a key substrate for fatty acid synthesis. By inhibiting this enzyme, HCA shifts carbohydrate utilization away from fat synthesis toward glycogen storage. Elevated glycogen levels may signal the brain to reduce appetite, leading to decreased food consumption.
Research in rats has shown that oral HCA significantly lowers lipogenic activity in the liver, fat tissue, and small intestine in a dose-dependent manner. Multiple human clinical trials have also demonstrated that HCA supplementation results in greater weight loss—three times more than diet and exercise alone—along with increased fat oxidation and a 25% reduction in caloric intake.
In summary, studies indicate that (-) hydroxycitric acid helps regulate hepatic fat production and glucose metabolism, preventing excessive conversion of dietary carbohydrates into body fat. It also plays a role in controlling appetite and supporting healthy serotonin levels. Unlike many diet aids, (-) HCA is not a central nervous system stimulant.
Amount Per Serving | |
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Garcinia cambogia extract | 1400 mg |
(fruit) [standardized to 60% (-) hydroxycitric acid (HCA) supplying | 840 mg |
Calcium (from Garcinia cambogia extract) | 100 mg |
Potassium (from Garcinia cambogia extract) | 160 mg |
*Provides weight management support as part of a healthy lifestyle with a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise.
*Super CitriMax® is a registered trademark of InterHealth N.I.
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, tablet coating (hypromellose, glycerin), vegetable stearate and silica
Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have demonstrated that Super CitriMax can promote significant weight loss and fat reduction in overweight individuals compared to placebo.
Research indicates that Super CitriMax may help decrease appetite and food intake, supporting overall weight management efforts.
Some studies suggest that Super CitriMax may aid in maintaining healthy blood lipid levels, including cholesterol and triglycerides.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), multiple studies have shown that Super CitriMax is safe at recommended dosages, with no significant adverse effects reported.
The active component of Super CitriMax, HCA, is believed to inhibit the enzyme ATP citrate lyase, which is involved in fatty acid synthesis. This inhibition may help explain its effects on weight and fat metabolism.
As a dietary supplement, adults should take 1 tablet half an hour to one hour before each meal or as directed by a healthcare professional. If you are pregnant, nursing, have diabetes, or any other medical condition under the care of a healthcare provider, please consult your doctor before using this product.
Super HCA may serve as a helpful dietary supplement for individuals seeking to effectively support their weight management goals.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or have diabetes, please consult a healthcare professional before using this product.
No adverse side effects have been reported.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Labs Super HCA™ is available in bottles of 90 Tablets.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Super HCA Garcinia Cambogia is a dietary supplement offered by Douglas Labs that contains 1,400 mg of Garcinia cambogia extract, standardized to 60% hydroxycitric acid (HCA). It is designed to support weight management, appetite control, and healthy fat metabolism.
Super HCA works primarily by inhibiting the enzyme ATP citrate lyase, which plays a role in fat synthesis. It helps suppress appetite, reduce food intake, promote fat oxidation, and support healthy glucose and lipid metabolism.
Clinical studies have shown that Super CitriMax®, the patented form of HCA used in this supplement, can lead to significant weight loss, reduce caloric intake by about 25%, and increase fat oxidation. It may help prevent excessive fat production from dietary carbohydrates.
Yes. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), multiple studies have found Super CitriMax® to be safe at recommended dosages, with no significant adverse effects reported.
Adults should take one tablet approximately 30 minutes to one hour before each meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Yes. The supplement is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, wheat-free, corn-free, yeast-free, sugar-free, preservative-free, starch-free, sodium-free, and artificial color/flavor-free.
If you are pregnant, nursing, diabetic, or have any medical conditions, consult your healthcare provider before using this product.
It is manufactured in a GMP facility that processes ingredients containing common allergens, but the supplement itself does not contain wheat, gluten, soy, dairy, or other major allergens.
Yes. Extensive peer-reviewed studies support the safety and efficacy of Super CitriMax® (the form of HCA used). Research shows it can help with weight loss, appetite suppression, and fat metabolism.