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Caigua |
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Review
Summary |
Caigua is a native fruit of Peru, also called wild cucumber. It can be either light or dark green and is long, curved and soft in appearance. Though it is a fruit, it is most commonly eaten as a vegetable. It is used in several different forms such as whole fruit, the juice of the fruit, and in a dehydrated powder. In traditional medicine it is commonly used to reduce obesity, control high blood pressure and cholesterol, and regulate metabolism of sugar and lipids in the blood. The claims are not backed by clinical results however, except in the case of cholesterol.
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| Cost |
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We searched for the product on line and found a bottle containing 180 tablets for $57.00. There were no dosage instructions so the duration for use of the contents is not known. The price tag is hefty however so the consumer should shop around.
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| Website in Focus |
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The website was professional and well organized. It gave an excellent description of the appearance of the Caigua fruit and where it is grown. The site went on to explain how it is used locally for medicinal purposes and the reasons for its international recognition in the health world. The website discussed the positive benefits of Caigua, and there were several clinical trials related to its use for cholesterol which were quite convincing. There were no trials cited related to weight control however.
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| Positives |
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Lowers cholesterol
Lowers high blood pressure
No side effects
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| Negatives |
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Difficult to find for purchase
Expensive
No testimonials
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| Final Thoughts |
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Caigua seems to be an excellent ingredient when it comes to reducing bad cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and increasing HDL cholesterol or good cholesterol. It may have some benefits for weight loss, but this is not as widely supported and there was no clinical evidence of this being true. We would not recommend Caigua as a weight loss product, but for those looking for an organic all natural way to reduce cholesterol, this may work. The down side to this ingredient is that it is difficult to find for purchase and it can become expensive.
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