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Hi i have a 16 months old breastfeeding baby and i wanna start use garcinia cambogia xt is that going to harm me or my son?
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Garcinia cambogia XT: Via- lactmed- national library of medicine-garcinia (garcinia cambogia) fruit rind contains hydroxycitric acid. It is most often used to promote weight loss. No data exist on the excretion of any components of garcinia into breastmilk or on the safety and efficacy of garcinia in nursing mothers or infants. Talk w your doctor about weight loss options that do not include the use of supplements.
Answered 4/9/2014
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