hydroxycitrate

Uses

• used for weight loss

Pharmacology

Obtained as an extract from the garcinia plant.

Contained in Citrimax, Citrilean, Diet Fuel, Herbalife & others.

Mechanism of action

• in theory is an antioxidant
• no significant effect on weight

More general terms

• citrate (citric acid)

Component of

• garcinia plant

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=123908