Garcinia
(Garcinia cambogia)

General Info

Active Forms

Absorption

Dietary Sources

Dosage Info

Dosage Range 500-1000mg (standardized extract), 3 times a day, taken 1/2 hour before meals. Most Common Dosage 500mg (standardized extract), 3 times a day taken 1/2 hour before meals. Dosage Forms		Adult RDI Adult ODA

Overview

Interactions

Drug/Herb Interactions
•	Diabetic / Hypoglycemic medications
•	Antihyperlipidemic medications

The use of garcinia cambogia has been growing rapidly in the United States due to the desire of people to lose weight. The United States has the most obese population in the world, and many Americans would love to find "magic bullets" for weight loss. However, individuals must realize that the cornerstone to good health is wise food selection and exercise. If these are coupled with good ergogenic (metabolic enhancing) products, then success at maintaining proper weight is more likely to be long lasting, because it will become a lifestyle. Unlike appetite suppressant drugs, garcinia has no CNS stimulant activity. Preliminary research indicates that it may modulate blood fat levels and have a positive effect on energy and metabolism.(1, 2)

Toxicities & Precautions

General
No known toxicity.(3)

Pregnancy/Breast-Feeding
If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before use.

Age Limitations
Do not use in children under 2 years of age unless recommended by a physician.

Symptoms & Causes of Deficiency

Footnotes

¹ Sergio W. A Natural Food, the Malabar Tamarind, May Be Effective in the Treatment of Obesity. Med Hypotheses. 1988;27(1):39-40.
² Sullivan AC, et al. Effect of (-)-Hydroxycitrate upon the Accumulation of Lipid in the Rat. II. Appetite. Lipids. 1974;9:129-34.
³ Lowenstein JM, et al. Effect of (-)-Hydroxycitrate on Fatty Acid Synthesis by Rat Liver in Vivo. J Biol Chem. 1971;246:629-32.

Garcinia(Garcinia cambogia)

Garcinia
(Garcinia cambogia)