- Each capsule contains
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Shuddha Guggulu - 80mg.
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Triphala - 80 mg.
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Vidang - 30 mg
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Pippali - 25 mg.
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Krishna Marich - 25 mg.
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Chitrak Mool - 30 mg.
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Nagarmotha - 50 mg.
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Sunthi - 25 mg.
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Vasa - 30 mg.
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Khadir - 30 mg.
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Guduchi - 30 mg.
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Lauh Bhasam - 60 mg.
Packaging: Bottle pack of 60 Capsules
In the traditional Indian medicine system, the resinous gum extracted from Commiphora mukul plant is used for managing obesity and lipid disorders. Commiphora mukul, also known as guggul owes its fat lowering function to the active component guggulsterone. Guggulsterone is a type of plant sterol with a molecular structure similar to that of the human cholesterol. Studies suggest that guggulsterone could inhibit development of adipose cells. It could reduce lipid accumulation. (Rayalam S, Yang JY, Della-Fera MA, Park HJ, Ambati S, Baile CA. “Anti-obesity effects of xanthohumol plus guggulsterone in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.” J Med Food. 2009 Aug;12(4):846-53).
Triphala means “three fruits”. It is an Ayruvedic preparation containing Emblica officinalis (amalaki), Terminalia chebula (haritaki) and Terminalia belerica (bibhitaki) in equal proportions. It is primarily used for cleaning the gastrointestinal tract. Studies suggest that this herbal formulation could reduce the cholesterol and free fatty acids levels. (Saravanan S, Srikumar R, Manikandan S, Jeya Parthasarathy N, Sheela Devi R. “Hypolipidemic effect of triphala in experimentally induced hypercholesteremic rats.” Yakgaku Zasshi. 2007 Feb;127(2):385-8).
Embelia ribes helps to reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides. (Bhandari U, Ansari MN, Islam F, Tripathi CD. “The effect of aqueous extract of Enbelia ribes Burm on serum homocysteine, lipid and oxidative enzymes in mthionine induced hyperhomocysteinemia.” Indian J Pharmacol. 2008 Aug;40(4):152-7).
Piper longum, also known as pippali or long pepper, helps to inhibit lipid accumulation. Scientists have discovered several antihyperlipidemic active constituents in the Piper longum fruit. (Jin Z, Borjihan G, Zhao R, Sun Z, Hammond GB, Uryu T. “Antihyperlipidemic compounds from the fruit of Piper longum L.” Phytother Res. 2009 Aug;23(8):1194-6).
Black pepper helps to burn fats by stimulating thermogenesis. (Westerterp-Platenga M, Diepvens K, Joosen AM, Berube-Parent S, Tremblay A. “Metabolic effects of spices, teas and caffeine.” Physiol Behav. 2006 Aug 30;89(1):85-91). Moreover, phytochemicals of the piperidine group present in Piper nigum fruit prevents fat accumulation by inhibiting the activities of enzymes involved in formation of fat tissues. (Lee SW, Rho MC, Park HR, Choi JH, Kang JY, Lee JW, Kim K, Lee HS, Kim YK. “Inhibition of diacylglycerol acyltransferase by alkamides isolated from the fruits of Piper longum and Piper nigrum.” J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Dec 27;54(26):9759-63).
The roots of Plumago zeylanica also known as Chitrakmool in Ayruveda, possess potent antioxidant, anti-atherogenic and cardioprotective properties. (Tilak JC, Adhikari S, Devasagayam TP. “Antioxidant properties of Plumbago zeylanica, an Indian medicinal plant and its active ingredient, plumbagin.” Redx Rep. 2004;9(4):219-27). It could help to prevent complications induced by obesity.
Cyperus rotundus tuber helps to reduce body weight. By inducing thermogenesis, it helps to burn the excess fats in the body. (Lemaure B, Touche A, Zbinden I, Moulin J, Courtois D, Mace K, Darimont C. “Administration of Cyperus rotundus tubers extract prevents weight gain in obese Zucker rats.” Phyother Res. 2007 Aug;21(8):724-30).
Zingiber officinale or ginger is a potent anti-obesity herb. Studies suggest that ginger impairs absorption of dietary fats in the intestines. Intake of ginger helps to control body weight by preventing abnormal increase in the adipose tissue weights. (Han LK, Gong XJ, Kawano S, Saito M, Kimura Y, Okuda H. “Antiobesity actions of Zingiber officinale Roscoe.” Yakugaku Zasshi. 2005 Feb;125(2):213-7).
Studies indicate that acacia polyphenol, a phytochemical present in the bark of the trees of the acacia species, helps to reduce body weight. It suppresses the activities of genes associated with synthesis of adipose tissues. It boosts energy expenditure and impairs fat absorption and synthesis of fatty acids in the liver. (Ikarashi N, Toda T, Okaniwa T, Ito K, Ochiai W, Sugiyama K. “Anti-Obesity and Anti-Diabetic Effects of Acacia Polyphenol in Obese Diabetic KKAy Mice Fed High-Fat Diet.” Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:952031).
Tinospora cordifolia, known as guduchi in Ayurvedic literature, could prevent obesity-related health disorders. It helps to correct abnormal metabolic activities. Intake of guduchi is associated with lower levels of triglycerides, cholesterol and free fatty acids. It could even reduce insulin resistance, a common complication in obese individuals. (Reddy SS, Ramatholisamma P, Ramesh B, Baskar R, Saralakumari D. “Beneficiary effect of Tinospora cordifolia against high-fructose diet induced abnormalities in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in Wistar rats.” Horm Metab Red. 2009 Oct;41(10):741-6).
To prevent iron deficiency, the herbal weight-loss supplement is enriched with lauha bhasma. By replenishing the depleted iron reserve following lower calorie intake, lauha bhasma prevents anemia and fatigue, which might occur during dietary interventions for managing obesity.
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