Suggested dosing of Garcinia
800-1000 mg standardized extract PO TId
Standardized extract 50% hydroxycitric acid (HCA): 500 mg QId
Suggested uses of Garcinia
Weight loss
Efficacy
In vitro and animal studies positive, but human trials negative
Garcinia adverse (side) effects
Not reported
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Garcinia
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) may interfere with lipogenesis
