1.5/5
Very weak
evidence
Fat loss evidence brief
Garcinia cambogia
Weight-loss effects are small, uncertain, and not compelling enough to justify recommendation over diet, training, and safer options.
Headline Finding
Systematic reviews find small, uncertain weight effects; NCCIH/LiverTox safety concerns reduce recommendation value.
Dose Context
Hydroxycitric acid content, product blends, and study protocols vary widely.
Important Caveat
The fat-loss case is weak, and liver-safety concerns appear in clinical safety summaries.
Source Drawer
Linked Research
- Meta-analysis Obesity dose-response meta-analysis
- Systematic review HCA systematic review full text
- Safety NCCIH safety overview
- Review LiverTox summary
- Meta-analysis Glycaemic/liver enzymes meta-analysis
How To Read This Rating
The score reflects evidence that the supplement does its stated job. Some jobs are direct, such as strength, endurance, or recovery; others are indirect, such as sleep, mood, appetite, or health support. A real effect can still receive a cautious practical rating when dose, safety, product quality, or audience fit remain uncertain.
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