Efficacy and Mechanism of Action of Aloe Vera, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, Curcuma Longa, Garcinia Cambogia, and Garcinia Mangostana Extracts in Lowering Body Weight in Obesity: A Literature Review
Eko Fuji Ariyanto1*, Nurul Ovifa Multom2, Afiat Berbudi3, Enny Rohmawaty4 and Budi Sujatmiko5

1Division of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang, KM. 21, Sumedang, Indonesia, 45363.

2Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang, KM. 21, Sumedang, Indonesia, 45363.

3Division of Parasitology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang, KM. 21, Sumedang, Indonesia, 45363

4Division of Pharmacology and Therapy, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang, KM. 21, Sumedang, Indonesia, 45363.

5Division of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Raya Bandung Sumedang, KM. 21, Sumedang, Indonesia, 45363.

Corresponding Author E-mail: fuji@unpad.ac.id

Abstract: The habits of today's society, which are influenced by economic growth and globalization have brought new lifestyles, especially those related to diet, resulting in minimal physical activity accompanied by a high calorie intake. This energy imbalance can lead to the metabolic syndrome, including obesity, which is still a burden on the world today. Some plants in Indonesia are believed to help lose weight, such as Aloe vera, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Curcuma longa, Garcinia cambogia, and Garcinia mangostana. This literature review was conducted to determine the effects of Aloe vera, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Curcuma longa, Garcinia cambogia, and Garcinia mangostana on weight loss and preventing obesity. The review of twelve relevant articles concluded that Aloe vera, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Curcuma longa, Garcinia cambogia, and Garcinia mangostana have the potential to prevent and treat obesity but further research is required.

Keywords: Aloe Vera; Cinnamomum Zeylanicum; Curcuma Longa; Garcinia Cambogia; Garcinia Mangostana; Obesity; Weight Loss

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