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Does garcinia cambogia extract really help you lose weight?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

I don't think so: And you're on several medications, so it's better not to complicate with an herbal that could have many effects.

Answered 7/20/2016

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