Garcinia
OTHER NAME(S): Acide Hydroxycitrique, AHC, Brindal Berry, Brindle Berry, Gorikapuli, HCA, Hydroxycitrate, Hydroxycitric Acid, Kankusta, Kudam puli, Malabar Tamarind, Tamarinier de Malabar, Vrikshamla, Garcinia gummi-gutta, Cambogia binucao, Cambogia gemmi-guta, Cambogia solitaria, Garcinia affinis, Garcinia cambogia, Garcinia sulcata, Mangostana cambogia, Hydroxy Citric Acid, Brindall Berry, H.C.A., Garcinia Sambodia
Overview
Garcinia (Garcinia gummi-gutta) is a tree that grows in India and Southeast Asia. The fruit rind contains a chemical called hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
HCA used in dietary supplements usually comes from garcinia. It might prevent fat storage, control appetite, and increase exercise endurance. But it's unclear if these effects occur in humans.
People commonly use garcinia for obesity, athletic performance, joint pain, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse garcinia with gamboge, Malabar nut, mangosteen, or tamarind. These are not the same.
Uses
We currently have no information for Garcinia overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if garcinia extracts are safe. There have been reports of serious liver problems in some people who have taken products containing garcinia. It's unclear if garcinia is the actual cause of liver problems or if it's due to other factors. The most common side effects include nausea, stomach discomfort, and headache.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if garcinia extracts are safe. There have been reports of serious liver problems in some people who have taken products containing garcinia. It's unclear if garcinia is the actual cause of liver problems or if it's due to other factors. The most common side effects include nausea, stomach discomfort, and headache.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if garcinia or a chemical found in garcinia, called hydroxycitric acid (HCA), are safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Bipolar disorder: Garcinia can worsen mania in bipolar disorder. Don't use if you have bipolar disorder.
Liver disease: Garcinia might harm the liver. This could worsen liver damage in people with liver disease. Don't use if you have liver disease.
Surgery: The HCA in garcinia might affect blood sugar levels and slow blood clotting. This might make it more difficult to control blood sugar and bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking HCA at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Medications that can harm the liver (Hepatotoxic drugs) interacts with GarciniaGarcinia might harm the liver. Some medications can also harm the liver. Taking garcinia along with a medication that can harm the liver might increase the risk of liver damage.
- Serotonergic drugs interacts with GarciniaGarcinia might increase a brain chemical called serotonin. Some medications also have this effect. Taking garcinia along with these medications might increase serotonin too much. This might cause serious side effects including heart problems, seizures, and vomiting.
- Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with GarciniaGarcinia might lower blood sugar levels. Taking garcinia along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.
- Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with GarciniaGarcinia might slow blood clotting. Taking garcinia along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Minor Interaction
Be watchful with this combination
- Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) substrates) interacts with GarciniaSome medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Garcinia might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
- Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2B6 (CYP2B6) substrates) interacts with GarciniaSome medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Garcinia might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
- Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates) interacts with GarciniaSome medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Garcinia might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of garcinia might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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