Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)
Garcinia is recognized as GRAS by the FDA, meaning it has “been adequately shown to be safe under the conditions of its intended use”
There have been several studies to test the effectiveness of Garcinia Cambogia. In these controlled quantities there were no side effects. According to these studies:
At least 15 clinical studies involving approximately 900 patients document very mild adverse reactions. Most adverse reactions included headache, dizziness, dry mouth, and GI complaints such as nausea and diarrhea.
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Toxicology studies resulted in no toxicity or deaths in animals at dosages of HCA 5,000 mg/kg, equivalent to or 233 times the maximum dosage for humans
This research article looked at all published research and in particular focused on side effects and found garcinia to be free from any major side effects when taken at moderate dosages (up to 2800 mgs per day)
To date, there is no case study or report showing the direct adverse effect of HCA. The structure, mechanism of action, long history of the use of Garcinia/HCA and comprehensive scientific evidence had shown “no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL)” at levels up to 2800 mg/day, suggesting its safety for use.
Conclusion: Little to no side effects at normal dosages
Who should NOT take products containing Garcinia Cambogia
It IS safe for most people. But there are a few cases where you wouldn’t want to take it:
Pregnant
Breastfeeding
Alzheimers or dementia
Garcinia Cambogia boosts serotonin levels in the brain (which triggers the satisfied, full feeling that helps suppress appetite). For this reason, it is not advised for patients with neurological disorders such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons, or other forms of dementia.
Mild side effects possible at very high dosages
When taken in very large quantities, some users report that there can sometimes mild side effects such as nausea, headaches, and some laxative effects. However, these instances are very rare, and occurr only when the amount taken is FAR above the recommended dose.
Reports of Liver Damage from Garcinia Cambogia
In 2009 the FDA received nearly two dozen reports of jaundice, elevated liver enzymes from users of Hydroxycut. It should be noted that there were 14 different formulas marketed under the name Hydroxycut, 8 of which contained some HCA supplied by Citrimax.
Some authors suggested the HCA was to blame, but that was never anything more than speculation. All Hydroxycut formulas were quickly pulled from shelves, but Investigations were not able to determine if any particular ingredient might have caused the liver damage, or if some contamination occurred in the manufacturing process
Hydroxycut was re-introduced in a new formulation in 2010 that does not include any HCA (Garcinia Cambogia). Citrimax was cleared of blame and has sold hundreds of thousands of bottle since then under it’s own brand name with no further reports of liver toxicity.
This study in 2013 examined the effect of HCA on the liver and found “Hydroxycitric acid does not promote inflammation or liver toxicity”.
Conclusion: There is NO indication that Garcinia Cambogia was responsible for the cases of liver damage in 2009, and no cases have been reported since then
How to ensure the product you buy is safe
Although relatively small in number (a few dozen cases reported), the Liver toxicity problems in 2009 can be scary. Contamination in the manufacturing process may have been the culprit. To minimize any such risk we strongly recommend that ANY supplement you purchase should be a brand that you trust.
Any brand that just popped up yesterday and may be gone tomorrow is probably not going to be as safe as a brand that has been around for a while.
Don’t just buy the cheapest bottle you can find on Amazon. Of course, there are also many good brands on Amazon – we just recommend choosing one that is a “real” company.
Use google to research a brand if you are unsure of it. Many of them do not have a website, or even exist outside of Amazon – they just made up a brand name to use on Amazon for selling the cheapest product they can find.
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What IS Garcinia Extract?
It’s a truly natural product that is made from the rind of the tamarind fruit, which resembles tiny pumpkin. This fruit is full of tons of anti-oxidants, and ingredients that help in combating fat and also reduce the effects of aging.
Anti-oxidants are very important and they attack free radicals in the body that cause disease and build fat cells that are otherwise so hard to get rid of.
What are the benefits of Cambogia supplements?
* Fat burner
* Appetite suppressant
* Energy booster
It DOES help with weight loss
Studies show the HCA helps weight loss
by suppressing appetite AND increased fat burning. You can take just one capsule an hour before you eat your food with a glass of water. Most people experience a significant reduction in your intensity of hunger, with no side effects
In a major study Garcinia Cambogia resulted in weight loss of 2.8 pounds compared to those who did not receive Garcinia.
2 other studies that showed significant weight loss were (here , and here)
A review in the Journal of Obesity examined 12 separate studies found that Garcinia lead to weight loss of 2 pounds over 2 weeks .
This is the hottest weight loss supplement on the market right now.
Dr. Oz says Cambogia is:
“The newest, fastest, fat buster – Blocks fat and hunger”
If you’re familiar with Dr Oz, you might know he also likes Green Coffee Bean Extract for its fat burning capabilities. So, if he recommends all these products, many people wonder,
What is so special about Garcinia Cambogia?
There are many benefits with Garcinia Cambogia, but we don’t believe it is a stronger fat burner than Green Coffee, or, is more effective at blocking hunger than 5htp. But what really draws so much interest and got Dr Oz so excited about it? It is the only one that:
Blocks Fat AND Stops Hunger
Many weight loss product help with one or the other, but the HCA in “Gambooge” is effective at both. That is why it is such a powerful weight loss aid.
Used in advanced weight loss formulas for many years
Garcinia Cambogia is a safe and healthy weight loss aid all by itself. But where it really excels is in combination with other products. Because it is more mild than some other diet aids with no caffeine or other stimulant properties, it has been used for many years to enhance the effectiveness of other products without making users nauseous, nervous, or edgy.
It isn’t really “new” to the weight loss industry, but is just recently made popular by Dr Oz, who just got in trouble with the Senate Committee on Commerce for being a little too exuberant.
Fat blocking different than fat burning
The “fat blocking” properties are different than fat burning like Green Coffee, so it is complementary to those products. They work better together.
Hunger suppressants not all the same
Even the hunger suppressant is a bit different. It raises serotonin levels in the brain, whereas 5HTP makes the serotonin more readily accessible. So both have similar effects, but may work differently for different people. And they also can work better together.
SuperFruit Diet Formulas
NewLifeBotanicals includes Cambogia in 3 of their popular Superfruit Diet Formulas. Our customers have been reporting more positive results with these products than any other we offer – in particular the SDF-1 and SDF-2.
Beware the Scams
With any popular diet product, there are lots of scams that sell crappy product at ridiculous prices, and some that dissappear with your money. You might want to review some guidelines by the FTC in spotting the crooks. It is becoming more common now with Garcinia, so beware, and read some of our reviews of brands like Miracle, Whole Body, Natural, and Pure Garcinia Cambogia.