Be careful: Garcinia cambogia extracts are an ingredient in some herbal weight loss, appetite suppressant, and energy products. A meta-analysis found a possible short-term small effect (under 1 kilogram), but also adverse effects that led to one preparation being withdrawn from the market. Liver toxicity from weight-loss supplements which contain extracts of garcinia cambogia has been reported.
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