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Irvingia malayana in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, Vietnam. Is this the answer to obesity?
Irvingia gabonensis is a deciduous tree that grows in West and Central Africa. The tree produces edible yellow fruit and seeds whose extract is used for various medicinal purposes, including weight loss.
There have been a couple of studies done. Researchers believe Irvingia gabonensis does promote weight loss. One way is by increasing the levels of adiponectin, a protein and another is through lowering an enzyme called amylase. This reduces the amount of starches the body will absorb as sugar.
Researchers are hopeful that Irvingia gabonensis will help in treating obesity. Can you imagine how healthy and fit so many people will be if this is given the thumbs up by the FDA? By the way it also lowers cholesterol, insulin resistance, and conditions related to them.
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