Body composition claims evidence brief
Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit extract containing hydroxycitric acid. It is commonly used for weight loss, appetite, and fat-blocking claims.
body-composition effects are small, uncertain, and not compelling enough to justify recommendation over diet, training, and safer options.
Systematic reviews find small, uncertain weight effects; NCCIH/LiverTox safety concerns reduce recommendation value.
Hydroxycitric acid content, product blends, and study protocols vary widely.
The body-composition case is weak, and liver-safety concerns appear in clinical safety summaries.
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