Reviews and Information for Garcinia cambogia (HCA)
Garcinia Cambogia (HCA) Supplements
Learn what to look for when trying to find the best Garcinia cambogia supplements. Read our review that show amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA) found in popular products, and tests for contamination, plus clinical evidence for whether Garcinia cambogia helps for weight loss. Understand what you are taking before you buy.
Garcinia Cambogia (HCA) Supplements Review
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CL Answer
I take fluoxetine (Prozac), a SSRI drug to treat depression. Are there supplements I should avoid, or be taking, due to this drug?
Learn about Prozac (fluoxetine) drug interactions along with other supplements and SSRIs.
Product Review
Weight Loss Supplements Review (7-Keto DHEA, Forskolin and Stimulant Blend Supplements)
Choose the Best Weight Loss Supplement. Be Careful With Weight Loss Supplements — Few Pass Quality Testing and Safety Review.
Clinical Update
9/06/2014
Does Garcinia cambogia Work?
A recent study in obese women found that taking a Garcinia cambogia extract for two months did not impact weight -- although it did modestly reduce triglyceride levels. This adds to an already mixed picture about the effects of Garcinia. Learn more about this and earlier studies, see our bottom line about Garcinia's efficacy, and see how popular brands of supplements have fared in our tests in the updated Garcinia Cambogia (HCA) Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
9/17/2016
Mania From Garcinia
There are recent reports of people experiencing mania when taking Garcinia cambogia (HCA). For details see the Concerns and Cautions section of the Garcinia Cambogia Supplements Review >>
CL Answer
Do any supplements naturally suppress appetite and help with weight loss?
Learn which natural ingredients can suppress appetite and find if these natural appetite suppressants help with weight loss.
Clinical Update
3/25/2022
Hydroxycitrate for Kidney Stones?
Can supplementing with hydroxycitrate (HCA) help prevent or treat kidney stones? Find out what research shows in the What It Does section of our Garcinia Cambogia Review.
Also see our answer to the question: Can any supplements reduce or increase the risk of kidney stones?
CL Answer
Can supplements help me lose weight?
Learn more about weight loss supplements, including our lab test results and product comparisons.
Clinical Update
5/31/2014
Danger Using Antidepressant with Garcinia cambogia
Taking the popular weight supplement Garcinia cambogia along with a common antidepressant may cause toxicity, according to a new report. For more details, as well as our tests of Garcinia cambogia supplements, see the Garcinia Cambogia Supplements Review >> (Also see the CL Answer about supplement interactions with antidepressants.)
Clinical Update
8/28/2018
Garcinia Warning
Be aware that Garcinia cambogia extracts, touted for weight management, may cause liver injury, as suggested by two recent case reports. See the Concerns and Cautions section of the Garcinia Cambogia Supplements Review for details.
Clinical Update
12/03/2019
Garcinia Concern
Another case of liver failure associated with the use of Garcinia cambogia has been reported. For details, see the Concerns and Cautions section of the Garcinia Cambogia Supplements Review.
CL Answer
Can white kidney bean extract really help me lose weight?
Does white kidney bean extract help promote weight loss? Find out more including evidence from clinical studies and dosage.
News Release
July 07, 2014
Which Weight Loss Supplements Are Best? ConsumerLab.com Reviews the Evidence and Tests the Quality of Popular Products
White Plains, New York, July 7, 2014 — Dozens of supplement ingredients have been touted for weight loss, but which have the strongest evidence showing they work and, among those, which products are highest in quality? To answer these questions, ConsumerLab.
News Release
December 06, 2013
Retesting Confirms Lack of Ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia Supplement
White Plains, New York, December 6, 2013 — Retesting of a dietary supplement reported in October to contain significantly less of a key ingredient than listed on its label corroborates the original findings from ConsumerLab.com.
CL Answer
Which supplements can cause diarrhea?
Can supplements like magnesium cause diarrhea? Find out which supplements may cause diarrhea, such as vitamin B12, curcumin, magnesium, vitamin C and fish oil.
Recalls & Warnings
April 30, 2021
FDA Warns Seller of Fish Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Collagen, and Elderberry Supplements
On April 13, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter to Orphic Nutrition following a review of the company's websites, which found statements made about the products Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules, Ashwagandha Capsules, Garcinia Cambogia Capsules, Premium Collagen Peptides Capsules, Elderberry ...
CL Answer
Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?
Find out if there is risk of liver damage from supplements such as green tea, niacin, red yeast rice and vitamin A.
CL Answer
With herbal supplements, what is the difference between root powder and root extract? Does it matter?
Learn more about the different forms of herbal supplements, including aloe, boswellia, ginkgo, green tea, and milk thistle.
News Release
November 19, 2013
Some Popular Weight Loss Supplements Contain as Little as 16% of Listed Ingredient, According to ConsumerLab.com
White Plains, N.Y., November 19, 2013 — Which is the best Garcinia cambogia supplement? Many people have asked this question of ConsumerLab.com since last October when The Dr. Oz Show aired a segment about using this herbal supplement for weight loss but cautioned that Dr.
CL Answer
Are there any supplements I should avoid when taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
Find out if there are any supplements that should be avoided when taking acetaminophen (Tylenol).
News Release
November 15, 2005
Testing by ConsumerLab.com identifies many problems with popular supplements for weight loss, slimming, and blood sugar control
Westchester, NY — November 15, 2005 — In a series of reports released today, ConsumerLab.com revealed test results for supplements used for weight loss, slimming, and blood sugar control. Among the twenty-three products that ConsumerLab.
Recalls & Warnings
August 01, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of Acai, Garcinia & More for Drug Claims
On July 25, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Absonutrix, following a review of the company's website, www.absonutrix.com, which found statements made about some of its products to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
August 29, 2013
Seller of CELLFOOD Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On August 1, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to supplement retailer Lumina Health Products, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
September 19, 2018
Seller of Curcumin, Garcinia, Glucosamine and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On September 7, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Best Nutrition Products, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
February 05, 2016
Garcinia, Green Coffee Marketers Pay $43 Million to Settle Charges of False Weight Loss Claims
Sale Slash, LLC, has agreed to pay more than $43 million to settle FTC charges it used unsubstantiated claims and fake celebrity endorsements to promote its Premium Green Coffee, Pure Garcinia Cambogia, Premium White Kidney Bean Extract, Pure Forskolin Extract, and Pure Caralluma Fimbriata Extract ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 09, 2015
Marketers Charged with Using Stolen Email Accounts to Promote Weight Loss Supplements Temporarily Shut Down
On May 4, 2015, the FTC announced it has obtained a court order to temporarily halt the operations of weight loss marketers Sale Slash, charging that the company used affiliate marketers to send illegal spam emails and post banner ads online that led consumers to fake news sites.
Recalls & Warnings
May 02, 2015
Maker of Garcinia, Joint Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On March 25, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to JW Nutritional LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Vanish V2 Domestic, Mr.
Recalls & Warnings
November 11, 2014
Maker of Children's Vitamins, Weight Loss Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On October 30, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to VitalHealth Tech, Inc., following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Kids Mighty Vites tablets, Omni Jr.
Recalls & Warnings
September 13, 2014
Marketer Banned From Selling Weight Loss Products
In order to settle FTC charges of deceptive weight loss claims, John Matthew Dwyer III, the co-founder of HealthyLife Sciences, LLC, has agreed to no longer manufacture or market weight loss supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
December 11, 2020
FDA Warns Seller of Curcumin and Cholesterol Supplements
On November 20, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Natures Boost LLC following a review of the company's websites, which found statements made about the company's products Blood Boost Formula and Turmeric Curcumin to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
December 06, 2013
Weight Loss Supplement Claims Challenged
On November 27, 2013, the National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended HealthyLife Sciences, LLC, modify or discontinue the use of certain claims made about the company's weight loss supplement Healthe Trim.
Recalls & Warnings
September 27, 2013
Company Warned For Distributing Weight Loss Supplement Containing DMAA, Drug Claims
On September 6, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pure Energy Products, Inc., following a facility inspection which found that the company distributes a weight loss supplement, called obestrim, which contains dimethylamylamine, or DMAA.
Recalls & Warnings
April 25, 2020
Injectable Curcumin, CBD Are Not Safe, Warns FDA
On April 9, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to BIOTA Biosciences LLC following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about some of the company's, products, including Canabidiol (CBD) Complex, Cannabidiol+Curcumin, and Curcumin Complex to be ...
Recalls & Warnings
March 31, 2020
Bulletproof Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On March 20, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Bulletproof 360, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
February 13, 2013
FDA Warns Maker of Weight Loss and Whey Protein Supplements For Manufacturing Violations and Misbranding
January 25, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to dietary supplement manufacturer SciLabs Nutraceuticals, following a facility inspection which found the company's dietary supplements and supplement ingredients, including N-Large 2, Flo-Gard AB, Nitrogen Glutamine capsules, Nutritech nutritional ...
Recalls & Warnings
September 12, 2012
Distribution of Weight Loss Product Containing DMAA Should Be Stopped Immediately, Warns FDA
On August 28, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Regeneca stating that the company's RegeneSlim, which was promoted as a dietary supplement for weight loss, is adulterated with dimethylamylamine (DMAA) and that failure to immediately cease distribution of this product could result in FDA ...
Recalls & Warnings
September 25, 2018
Seller of B Vitamins, Multis, Glucosamine & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 31, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Independent Nutrition Inc., following a facility inspection which the company's products, including B-50 Complete, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Complex (a.k.a.
Recalls & Warnings
September 25, 2018
FDA Warns Seller of Digestive Enzyme Supplements
On March 6, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Uckele Health & Nutrition, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
August 20, 2013
Weight Loss Supplement Formulas For Men and Women Recalled Due To Undeclared Drugs
On August 16, 2013, Herbal Give Care LLC issued a voluntary recall of all lots of weight loss dietary supplements Esbelder man, Esbelder fem and Esbelder siloutte because they were found to contain the undeclared drugs sibutramine, N-desmethylsibutramine, and N-di-desmethylsibutramine.
Recalls & Warnings
February 10, 2018
Warning to D-Limonene, Vitamin C Seller
On January 31, 2018 the FDA issued a warning letter to Long Life Unlimited, LLC following a review of the company's website which found promotional statements and testimonials made about products including Balance 600, D-Limonene, Rapha Remedy, Rapha Remedy w/ p73 Wild Oregano, Vitamin C, ...
Recalls & Warnings
December 26, 2017
Seller of BrainAlert Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On December 14, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to BrainAlert, LLC.
Recalls & Warnings
December 26, 2017
Seller of Fish Oil, Vitamin D, Whey Protein and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On December 19, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Maine Natural Health, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
December 23, 2017
Seller of Meal Replacement, Protein Drinks, Cranberry and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On July 6, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Professional Botanicals, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
December 20, 2017
Seller of Supplements for Pain and Allergies Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On December 13, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to GnuPharma Corporation, following a facility inspection which found a number of the company's products, including Relief capsules, Foundation capsules, Aller-geez capsules, Fit capsules, Aller-Geez Tea, Foundation herbal tea and ...
Recalls & Warnings
November 12, 2017
Weight Loss and Cleanse Supplements Contain Adulterated and Improperly Labeled Ingredients, FDA Warns
On November 2, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Create-A-Pack Foods, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
September 26, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of DHEA, Creatine, Chromium & More for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On August 25, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Mega-Pro Nutrition, Inc., following inspections of the facility and website www.mega-pro.
Recalls & Warnings
February 06, 2016
Marketers of Weight Supplements AF Plus and Final Trim Violated Consumer Protection Laws, Says FTC
On January 19, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and State of Maine's Office of the Attorney General charged marketers of weight loss supplements AF Plus and Final Trim with violating consumer protection laws.
Recalls & Warnings
August 31, 2004
Two Makers of Weight Loss and Sex Enhancement Supplements Stopped From Making Unsubstantiated Claims
On August 27, 2004, the Federal Trade Commmission (FTC) reported that two Maine-based dietary supplement marketers and their principals have agreed to settle FTC charges that they made deceptive advertising claims about their dietary supplement products, in violation of federal law.
Recalls & Warnings
June 17, 2004
FTC Challenges Deceptive Weight Loss Claims for Supplement Targeted at Hispanics
On June 17, 2004, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new law enforcement action challenging false advertising for the 1-2-3 Diet Kit, a purported weight loss product.
