garcinia gummi-gutta

• Fruto tropical também conhecido como tamarindo-da-malábar, cuja casca é usada na medicina tradicional e em suplementos alimentares, frequentemente promovido para emagrecimento.

A tropical fruit also known as Malabar tamarind, whose rind is used in traditional medicine and dietary supplements, often promoted for weight loss.

1. C1formal

   A tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, also known as Malabar tamarind, used in cooking and traditional medicine.

   Fruta tropical

   • Garcinia gummi-gutta is often used in curries for its sour flavor.
   • The fruit is a key ingredient in some traditional dishes.
   • Farmers in the region cultivate garcinia gummi-gutta for export.

2. Dietary supplementC1informal

   A plant extract marketed as a weight-loss supplement, though scientific evidence for its effectiveness is limited.

   Suplemento alimentar

   • Many people take garcinia gummi-gutta supplements hoping to lose weight.
   • The supplement is derived from the rind of the fruit.
   • Studies on garcinia gummi-gutta have shown mixed results for weight loss.