Garcinia Cambogia Supplements: Benefits, Dosage and Safety
Garcinia cambogia supplements are sold for weight loss, but well-designed trials haven't shown meaningful results. Some products containing garcinia have been linked to liver injury. It isn't worth the money or the risk.
Evidence at a glance
| Use | Grade | What the research shows |
|---|---|---|
| Weight loss | D | Well-designed trials show no meaningful weight loss. |
A: strong, consistent human evidence · B: moderate · C: limited or mixed · D: good evidence of no benefit.
Garcinia is a tropical fruit whose rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
How to take it
Not recommended. Check product claims with our snake oil detector.
Safety and interactions
Liver injury has been reported with garcinia-containing products.
Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about the supplements you take. Check combinations with our interaction checker.
Sources
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