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CAUTION

Garcinia Cambogia HCA

Hydroxycitric acid

Possibly Unsafe 600 PubMed studies PubChem 442014 ↗

Contraindications & warnings

Same hepatotoxicity risk as Garcinia cambogia. Multiple acute liver failure cases. BANNED in France. NOT RECOMMENDED.

About

Isolated hydroxycitric acid from Garcinia cambogia. Hepatotoxicity risk. See Garcinia Cambogia entry. Listed separately as some supplements use isolated HCA rather than whole fruit extract.

Mechanism of action

Inhibits citrate lyase. No clinically meaningful weight loss in RCTs. Same hepatotoxicity risk as whole Garcinia extract.

Effectiveness

No peer-reviewed clinical trial data found for this ingredient.

Other names

HCAHydroxycitric acidGarcinia extract(-)-Hydroxycitric acid
Medical disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before taking any supplement or changing your medication.

Data by supplement.ge — Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG)