Garcinia

Garcinia cambogia is a fruit that has historically been used as a food-flavoring agent and in traditional medicine in Southeast Asia. More recently, and despite the need for more evidence to support its effectiveness, it has gained popularity as a weight-loss supplement.

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What it is

Garcinia cambogia is a fruit that has historically been used as a food-flavoring agent and in traditional medicine in Southeast Asia. More recently, and despite the need for more evidence to support its effectiveness, it has gained popularity as a weight-loss supplement.

Key findings

  • Grade D: Apolipoprotein B (Weight Loss & Maintenance)
  • Grade D: Appetite (Weight Loss & Maintenance)
  • Grade D: Estrogen (Low Testosterone)

Safety

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts: Garcinia

Quick Facts: Garcinia

  • Best Evidence:Grade D
  • Conditions Studied:4
  • Research Outcomes:18
  • Key Effect:Weight Loss & Maintenance
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C0
D4
4 conditions · 18 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

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D
Apolipoprotein B
No effect
1 study
none
D
Appetite
No effect
1 study
none
?
Weight
Improves
?
Food Intake
Worsens
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
Improves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
Improves
D
Estrogen
No effect
1 study
none
?
Testosterone
Improves
D
Apolipoprotein B
No effect
1 study
none
?
Food Intake
Worsens
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
Improves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
Improves
?
Weight
Improves
?
Weight
Improves

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