What are the side effects of Garcinia?

When you take garcinia cambogia, you might get:

• Dizziness.
• Dry mouth.
• Headache.
• Upset stomach or diarrhea.

What is Garcinia and its benefits?

In the U.S., garcinia cambogia is most often found in tea or as a supplement. Claims made in support of garcinia cambogia’s potential benefits suggest that it can help weight loss, reduce appetite, lower cholesterol, improve rheumatism, and even relieve intestinal problems.

What medications should you not take with Garcinia cambogia?

Garcinia cambogia may interfere with the following medications and supplements: iron, potassium, calcium, antidepressants, statins, montelukast (Singulair), and warfarin (Coumadin).

How many milligrams of Garcinia cambogia are there?

The dosages of G. cambogia extract in clinical trials ranged from 1,500 to 4,667 mg/day (25 to 78 mg/kg/day). The equivalent hydroxycitric acid (HCA) dose in the trials ranged from 900 to 2,800 mg/day (15 to 47 mg/kg/day). G. cambogia is available in capsule or tablet form with a maximum dose of 1,500 mg/day.

Where does the brindle Berry Garcinia cambogia come from?

Garcinia cambogia, also known as Malabar tamarind or the brindle berry, is native to Southeast Asia. There, it’s often used in curries and as a preservative for food.

Which is better for weight loss Glycine max or cambogia?

A 10-week, double-blind, parallel-group trial compared Glycine max (soy) leaf extract with G. cambogia extract for the promotion of weight loss and lowering of plasma cholesterol. 15 The study randomized 86 overweight adults to receive 2 g/day of Glycine max extract, 2 g/day of G. cambogia extract (60% HCA), or placebo.

Is there a link between Hydroxycut and Garcinia cambogia?

Although G. cambogia was an ingredient in some formulations of Hydroxycut, its role in cases of hepatotoxicity associated with Hydroxycut is unclear. Other cases of hepatotoxicity have been reported as “probably” related to ingestion of G. cambogia supplements.