Guggul - India's Favorite Health Resin

Most natural supplements are herbs, but guggul is made from the resin of a small, thorny tree native to India. Along with its unusual name and origin, guggul has several other features that are bringing it new interest in the West. Guggul has recently been proven to do several things that are desirable for good health:

It increases white blood cell count
It aids in the breakdown of LDL (bad) cholesterol so that it is flushed out of the system.
It helps increase the levels of HDL (good) cholesterol

With all of these healthful benefits, it's an added bonus that many people swear by Guggul guggul's ability to help the body burn fat more efficiently. There are two ways this is said to work. It may increase the production of thyroid hormones, which triggers weight loss, and it may also regulate the metabolism of lipids that can contribute to weight gain.

While the effectiveness of Guggul on white blood cell production and cholesterol have been well-substantiated in clinical trials, however, the jury still seems to be out on whether the weight loss effects are conclusive. Some tests showed increased weight loss in those taking guggul, other tests didn't show a significant difference between dieters taking guggul and those not taking it.

Your best bet? Talk to your doctor about whether you should take guggul. It has several healthy benefits regardless of its ability to help you lose weight, but people with liver disorders and some others shouldn't take it except with a doctor's guidance.

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