How effective is garcinia cambogia for weight loss? i began taking it 5 days ago and do not see results yet after following directions for diet & exer

Not terribly: I have read somewhere that it might help a bit, but it is not strong. At any rate, it takes most people 2 or more weeks to see results from diet and exercise program, so don't give up and do keep on your program! Take the GC if you want and if it is not very expensive.

Worthless: This was promoted by Dr. Oz but it's failed the controlled studies. One batch was laced with a liver poison and had to be withdrawn. The bottom line is that you're going to lose weight if and only if calories burned exceed calories taken in. Your best move is to hang around with people who exercise and eat sensibly -- adjust your attitudes here and weight loss will follow. Best wishes.