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I'm 21 and have some cellulite. i'm considering taking a herbal supplement called gotu kola, 500mg once at bedtime, should i be cautious?

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Cellulite: There is no supplement fda approved for the treatment of cellulite. Please seek out a board certified plastic surgeon and express concerns so they can give you a reasonable approach to your concerns.

Answered 7/17/2013

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Yes be cautious: There has never been a n oral product developed that works for the treatment of cellulite. Most claims by manufacturers and not supported by critical scientific analysis.

Answered 7/5/2013

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Always be cautious: There are no supplements that improve cellulite I am sorry to say. Maintaining low body fat helps but still some people are genetically predisposed to cellulite. There may be some promise in a new laser cellulaze but it is very expensive and results vary between patients.

Answered 4/12/2013

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