Kokum aagal is very popular in India especially during hot summer. It is delicious and has a cooling effect on the body. It is very refreshing drink. It not only quenches your thirst, but also helps to prevents dehydration and sunstroke due to heat.
Kokum aagal improves the digestion and appetite. It is also used to treat piles and dysentery.
It promotes cell regeneration and repair. It helps to reduce fever and allergic reactions.
It contains Hydroxy Acetic Acid (HCA) that helps to decrease the rate of conversion of excessive carbohydrate into fats.
It also helps in suppression of fatty acid synthesis and lypogenesis and thus, bringing about weight loss.
It is known to fight cholesterol strengthens the cardio-vascular system and stabilizes liver function.
Kokum aids to weight loss. The active ingredient Hydroxy Acetic Acid (HCA) has been found to be a good anti-obesity agent as it suppresses lipogenesis and converts excess calories into glycogen thus bringing about weight loss.
It can relieve you from gastric problems like acidity, flatulence, constipation and indigestion.
It is low in calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol and is rich in dietary fibre. It regenerates fat metabolism.
It is a very rich source of minerals like potassium, magnesium and manganese. Potassium helps to control blood pressure & heart rate and thus, it gives protection against coronary heart diseases and stroke. It also contains carbohydrates in sufficient amounts.
