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Super CitriMax® (Calcium HCA — Lonza)

Garcinia cambogia
Evidence Level
Moderate
2 Clinical Trials
5 Documented Benefits
3/5 Evidence Score

Super CitriMax® is a calcium hydroxycitric acid (HCA) form developed by Lonza — patented bioavailable HCA from Garcinia cambogia fruit rind, standardized to 60% HCA. Distinguished from generic Garcinia products by calcium-bound stable form, enhanced bioavailability, and clinical evidence for satiety and weight management. Used for: appetite control, satiety, weight management adjunct.

Studied Dose 1,500-4,500 mg/day Super CitriMax (providing 900-2,700 mg HCA) divided in doses
Active Compound Calcium hydroxycitric acid (HCA) — 60% standardization from Garcinia cambogia

Benefits

Appetite Control and Satiety

HCA documented to increase satiety and reduce food intake; mechanism via serotonin pathway. Multiple Super CitriMax trials show appetite control benefits with caloric-restricted diets.

Supported by Trial 1

Weight Management Adjunct

Combined with caloric restriction and exercise, Super CitriMax shows modest weight management benefits — body weight, BMI, abdominal fat measures.

Supported by Trial 1

Reduced Carbohydrate Conversion to Fat

HCA inhibits ATP-citrate lyase enzyme — reduces conversion of carbohydrates to stored fat. Mechanism distinct from appetite suppression.

Calcium-HCA Bioavailability

Calcium-bound HCA form provides better bioavailability and stability vs free HCA; addresses absorption challenges of unformulated Garcinia.

Supported by Trial 2

Patented 60% HCA Standardization

Higher HCA standardization than many generic Garcinia products (often 50%); patented Lonza formulation.

Supported by Trial 2

Mechanism of action

1

ATP-Citrate Lyase Inhibition

HCA inhibits ATP-citrate lyase — enzyme converting citrate to acetyl-CoA (precursor for fatty acid synthesis); reduces de novo lipogenesis from carbohydrates.

2

Serotonin / Satiety Pathway

HCA increases serotonin in some tissues; serotonin is satiety neurotransmitter; mechanism for appetite reduction.

3

Calcium-HCA Stability

Calcium chelation stabilizes HCA structure; prevents degradation to less active form; enhances oral bioavailability.

4

Glycogen Synthesis Promotion

Diversion of carbohydrate energy from fat synthesis to glycogen storage — alternative metabolic routing.

Clinical trials

1
Super CitriMax for Weight Management

Clinical trial of Super CitriMax with hypocaloric diet for weight management.

Overweight adults.

Significant body weight, BMI, and abdominal fat reductions vs placebo with diet. Established Super CitriMax weight management evidence.

2
Garcinia HCA Weight Management Evidence Synthesis

Evidence reviews of Garcinia/HCA supplements for weight management.

Pooled across multiple trials.

Modest weight loss effects vs placebo; effect size variable; bioavailable forms more reliable.

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated.
Mild GI distress.
Headache rare.
Rare liver toxicity — Garcinia/HCA supplements have been associated with rare hepatotoxicity in some individuals; monitor; avoid with liver disease.
Allergic reactions rare.

Important Drug interactions

Diabetes medications — modest hypoglycemic effects.
Statins — theoretical hepatotoxicity additive concern.
Antidepressants (SSRIs) — theoretical interaction via serotonin pathway.
Anticoagulants — modest interactions.
Pregnancy — limited safety data; avoid supplementation.
Lactation — avoid.
Liver disease — avoid.
Bipolar disorder — theoretical concerns from serotonin effects.

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Frequently asked questions about Super CitriMax® (Calcium HCA — Lonza)

What is Super CitriMax?

Super CitriMax® is a calcium hydroxycitric acid (HCA) form developed by Lonza — patented bioavailable HCA from Garcinia cambogia fruit rind, standardized to 60% HCA.

What is Super CitriMax used for?

Super CitriMax is researched primarily for Weight Management. HCA documented to increase satiety and reduce food intake; mechanism via serotonin pathway. Multiple Super CitriMax trials show appetite control benefits with caloric-restricted diets.

What is the recommended dosage of Super CitriMax?

The clinically studied dose is 1,500-4,500 mg/day Super CitriMax (providing 900-2,700 mg HCA) divided in doses Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is Super CitriMax safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, Super CitriMax is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated. Mild GI distress. It may also interact with some medications. Super CitriMax is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does Super CitriMax interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Diabetes medications — modest hypoglycemic effects. Statins — theoretical hepatotoxicity additive concern. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for Super CitriMax?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Super CitriMax as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 2 clinical trials and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(1 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Vasques CA, Schneider R, Klein-Junior LC, et al. Hypolipemic effect of Garcinia cambogia in obese women. Phytother Res. 2014;28(6):887-91..PubMedUsed to support: Randomized trial of Garcinia cambogia (hydroxycitric acid) on lipid profile in obese women.