Caralluma Fimbriata Extract
Caralluma Fimbriata Extract is an edible cactus that grows in India and is used in preserves such as chutneys and also as medicine. It contains antioxidants and chemicals that might reduce appetite.
Caralluma Fimbriata Extract has been used for fighting obesity and as a natural appetite suppressant. The caralluma fimbriata dose that is typically recommended and has been used in studies is 500 milligrams, twice daily.
A study demonstrated the efficacy of CFE to prevent body weight gain and positively alter lipid profiles in obesity-induced rats fed a high-fat diet. Another study evaluated the efficacy and safety of Caralluma fimbriata extract (CFE) in overweight and obese individuals in a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
Commercially available CFE was assessed in an oral dose of 1 g/day claimed to have anti-obesity effect failed to yield any positive results on anthropometry and appetite in overweight and obese patients.
Any side effects of individuals who ingested the extract were reported by few studies of which most common effects were constipation, diarrhea. C. fimbriata is generally considered safe for consumption, and the plant has no known toxicity. There are some possible side effects of caralluma fimbriata, like the risk of upset stomach or digestive issues after prolonged consumption of the herb or extract.
