What Is Garcinia Cambogia?

I have taken it three times now, and I will never take another pill ever! I have had the worst stomach cramps and diarrhea in my live.

It sounds reasonably harmless, although some of the posts sound as though they are coming from supporters of another product or company that uses another product. Obviously, we are not all the same, so I would suggest giving it a go under medical advice and to all the mockers, I would ask if they went to a doctor to find out if GC caused the side effects or just their minds.

I lost over 12 pounds in the first two weeks using Garcinia Cambogia and between four and five pounds every week after, while just walking about a mile a day.

I am very happy with the results and can deal with the few relatively minor side affects I have experienced. I have suffered from some minor irritable bowel/cramping and very loose stools that seem to come and go suddenly. This has not been an issue long as I stay close to restroom facilities. I have also experienced some red, blotchy spots on my face and chest and some irregular hot flashes. Really, the most worrisome of my side effects has been the patches of thick, dark, coarse hair that began sprouting up on my buttocks and upper back.

I am still very happy with Garcinia Cambogia and would recommend it to anyone, as it has contributed to my significant weight loss and substantial suppression of appetite. The irritable bowel/cramping and blotchy spots should clear up after I reach my goal weight and stop taking the supplement. And I can just shave the excess hair off or maybe get laser hair removal. Really, it’s a small price to pay to lose a significant amount of weight.

Post #36 has made my day -- funny stuff. I have not started taking yet but you people need to understand that by nature, the majority of the post will be negative because it's easier to give negative feedback than positive. Just try it. For about $30 dollars is a fair risk to take if it works!

I took it for six weeks and my liver enzymes (AST/ALT) doubled. I threw it away!

Great post! My Mother had been using green coffee beans to lose weight until she heard about Garcinia Cambogia on the Dr. Oz show. She says Garcinia Cambogia is better.

I took it for two weeks and I had a bad reaction with terrible hives all over my body for three days.

I suspect that risks for Garcinia Cambogia may depend on the brand. Some have stimulants like caffeine or gaurana which can boost energy, but also heart rate which can be unsafe for some.

National Standard says it is safe when consumed orally.

The reason it isn't safe for diabetics is because some diabetics or those on meds are at risk of low blood sugar levels. If the blood sugar drops too low, it can be fatal. A pre-diabetic or type II diabetic may not have that issue, as the illness is different.

I would think the best bet here would be to test the blood sugar at regular intervals after taking it to be sure it doesn't go too low.

I use Garcinia Camgogia and yes have experienced one side effect of diarrhea. With that, said I asked my doctor about this and she said that it will stop about a week into using it and she was right. She attributed the diarrhea with the body cleaning itself out, which made sense. It has helped me with my weight loss. I have hypothyroid disease (well I actually don't even have a thyroid anymore) and weight gain is easy but weight loss is really hard. This has helped me considerably.

Don't know if I've had any weight loss after two weeks, but I am now experiencing sore muscles all over which has been going for a few days. I may have to stop taking it.

I have been taking this for 12 days. The first day I took a whole pill and was so over stimulated that I could not get any paper work done all day. I did, however, have an energetic workout on my Nordic Track. The second day I reduced the dose to only half of a pill. That was easily tolerated. I continued at half a pill a day for seven days. Then four days of one whole pill per day.

One the evening of the twelfth day, my pulse shot up to 180 beats per minute after going out to my car to grab a bag of groceries. It was a short walk of only 60 steps or so. I was out of breath and had a pain in my chest which I thought was my windpipe. After about three minutes I was able to catch my breath and decided to check my pulse. It was pounding away at 180 beats per minute. It took about an hour for it to settle down to 100 beats per minute and by then it was past midnight, so I went to bed.

I am afraid to use this product any more. Too bad. It did a good job of suppressing my appetite.

Don't take this. My friend's mum died from it. Don't believe what everyone says "that they really work." They may lose weight, but not the natural way. It's really bad for health. A good diet and exercise will help you better.

I have been taking Garcinia Cambogia as directed for two weeks and have not seen any results. I go to the gym four days a week and also eat very healthy. How come some people seem to loss and others don't?

I started Garcinia Cambogia Extract, rightway brand, all natural no additives, no added ingredients, 50 percent HCA. I feel a little light headed and that's it. No cramps, no pain, no other symptoms so far. I guess it affects different people differently. We'll see what happens.

I've been taking it for a few weeks now and I have literally lost 0 pounds.

It's kind of irritating me. I take two pills daily, 30 minutes before a meal on an empty stomach and nothing!

I've been taking it for two weeks. I eat half as much as I used too and have lost 10 pounds. I have no side effects. Go for it.

My husband and I just completed the first bottle of Pure Garcinia Cambogia, and we are not having any problems. We have two bottles to go, we take them as prescribed on the bottle two on an empty stomach daily.

My husband is diabetic on a small dose of metformin and takes a lose dose of lisinopril for hypertension-no issues with low blood sugars and he is an avid daily exerciser. I have celiac disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and I am IgA absent/deficient. We have had no problems.

I am constipated, but have been so for some time because of my thyroid. You are supposed to take this for no longer than 12 weeks. There have been no long-term studies for safety past the 12 weeks. The numerous short-term up to 12 week studies show this all natural dietary supplement that comes from the rind of the fruit to be safe with some mild symptoms.

There are many people out there with co-morbidities who have gained weight because of their other health issues and they are looking for the fix all to the weight their weight problem. This may not be realistic for them. Garcinia Cambogia has potassium and calcium; these two things work together with the product as a catalyst. Anyone with kidney disease or undiagnosed kidney disease and or renal insufficiency should not use this product until consulting with their doctor or nephrologist because of the potassium.

Some of this is common sense and we ordered the Pure Garcinia Cambogia, the one we saw on Dr. Oz, who I have never known to promote anything and they clearly say this on their site that if you have other health problems you need to speak with your doc first. This is a no brainer, people!

Do not use this product!

I took a total of four doses over four days (not near the recommended dosage) and this product has

made my very mild hypoglycemia go into overdrive. I am going to the doctor this afternoon because I cannot seem to get by blood sugar back up to normal levels. This product is not worth it!

I am so disappointed. I used four whole bottles of a well known brand and have no use for it. Additionally, now I have some kidney issues and I did not mention the nausea and headache. I regret it and I am so disappointed.

Second thought. I just decided to purchase the Garcinia Cambogia Extract. However, I read about the premium information. I trust my choice of Wholefood Store, and I reserved a bottle for purchase. Everything they ever sold me naturally helped me. They know their products. Besides, I almost forgot about Internet tactics.

I am healthy but I could stand to shed a few pounds. As a full-time psychology student, I learned how people react to brainwash innocent people. A healthy policy is checking with the doctor first, especially if you are taking medication, ill, or when in doubt. Your doctor has higher medical learning of the body, and your body.

Visiting the doctor first before purchasing the product is wisdom. Everything for possible weight loss is not for everyone. Someone sent me an e-mail about the video. I located the product in Dallas, Texas.

First, I thought it best to research and locate the actual fruit if sold in Texas. I prefer the original whole fruit, which I may eat in moderation. Besides, I enjoy eating healthy with 100 percent certified organic foods as often as possible. In addition, I learned the body requires a portion of healthy fats. Therefore, I eat fresh avocados, and virgin coconut oil with MCT's.

Walking is essential for me, and the results are changing my body. When I walked, I noticed after a while my cardio was welcomed naturally and was energizing my muscles and red blood cells. One thing about walking: Jesus walked.

Anyway, after reading all the posted remarks, I decided to approach my personal weight loss naturally. I drink cayenne pepper and warm tea [8oz] one hour before I take my early morning two-mile walk. That is best for me once a week, but I also drink plenty of water. I drink the second glass of water with a hint of fresh lime juice.

I also eat fresh, certified organic cucumbers to hydrate my cells, plus a cube of fresh seeded watermelon, which also hydrates my cells. I breathe in and out at the count of twenty before rising, before I walk, and after I walk. I juice a with pear and Lacinato Kale early for breakfast. I also enjoy a healthy salad and warm lettuce soup for lunch, and a nice healthy meal for dinner. I don't eat after six, but a snack (cucumber, watermelon, or fresh baby spinach wrapped around a thin slice of fresh pineapple).

I am having a blast with natural fruits, dark-green vegetables, herbs, and seeds. I love healthy red apples, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, dark cherries, limes, lemons, mango, peaches, kiwi, seeded Seville oranges, and plums. Almonds, walnuts, papaya, and pumpkin seeds are my favorite nuts and making a bountiful small salad is my treat. In conclusion, consulting with the doctor is smart, responsible, intelligent and mentally healthy.

One more supposed weight loss remedy spamming the market with no definitive proof for humans whatsoever, and loads of side effects.

I've been looking all over the net for forum discussions and I haven't even found consistent testimonials, let alone meaningful clinical studies. Whoever put this stuff on the market should be in jail.

I'm so on the fence about this. I guess I will have to skip this. I just came off of a kidney transplant and am desperate to lose weight. I want to try it and ask my doctor about it but I am hesitant because obviously I could damage my new kidney and therefore stand to lose a lot more than a normally healthy person.

So my question is: if this supplement is so effective, harmless and 100 percent natural, why hasn't someone figured out how to just export the damn fruit here from Asia and be done with it?

I have been taking this for 2 weeks and have had no problems at all. I take synthroid for a hypothyroid and it has not affected me at all. I have energy, lost weight and feel great. I have asked my doctor and he said go ahead and try it. I showed him the bottle and he did not see anything in there that could harm me. I say go for it and see what happens!

I can't believe how ridiculous some of these posts are. You don't even have to be a high school graduate to know most of these claims are false. I haven't used this product, but I won't let any of these so called "side effects" stop me from trying it. They all sound ludicrous.

I can't believe all the bad reports I'm reading. I didn't know it had such a bad effect on so many people. I've been taking the NutriGold brand, at $25 dollars/180 pills for about a month now, and I've had no side effects, and lost seven pounds. I think it matters what brand you use, too.

I have been taking this for a week now. So far, I am losing weight (slowly). I find that my normally addictive tendencies toward food have greatly subsided. I haven't felt the side effects others are listing above, so I'm not sure if they are taking straight Cambogia, or one of the many items on the market that have that as one of the ingredients.

I tried another supplement that also had caffeine in it. That one made me very ill. I bought the one I have based on Dr. Oz's recommendations (only Garcinia Cambogia), and haven't suffered for it as of today.

It made me very, very, very irritable! Sure, I had no appetite, but who wanted to be around me? Not even me!

I am so sorry to see that this product Garcinia Cambogia has caused horrific side affects! I am a distributor for Herbalife and my mom was thinking of getting this product, so I decided to do research on my own and see what it is all about and I am thankful I came across this website.

I read every post and I'm more confused than before! Some like it, some fear it and some hate it. So, with the web waiting, I guess I will investigate a site that might actually tell me something I can use!

I have a constant headache with the use of this product! I am miserable. I do not recommend it!

After a week of taking GC, I am sending it back to the company. I am so disappointed in the fact that, before I bought it, I first searched for side effects, I found none other than slight headache and Dr. Oz's glowing recommendation that it had no side effects. He actually says he gets no kickbacks from sales. He should shut up until he knows all the facts as seen here in these posts.

I have had slight headaches every day and yesterday, got terribly dizzy, and had cold sweats and diarrhea. I thought I was coming down with the flu, but all passed within a few hours. I am definitely not using this again. My GC has potassium in it, so I say be very careful and I hope you read these posts before you buy.

I took one dose of this today for the first time and I am feeling horrible. I have severe headache, nausea, dizziness and sweating -- not a good thing. I do not think I will continue taking this.

I have really bad back problems. I was in an accident a year ago, and as a result, I gained 80 extra pounds and I really want it off. I still can't do much and I was really thinking about taking Garcinia Cambogia to help but all these comments are scary. I already have heart problems now. Does any one have anything positive to say about it or know of another way or something else that's better?

Dr Oz is recommending this and it concerns me very much that he jumps on the bandwagon of anything that seems to arouse attention and taps into people's desperation. It is very irresponsible of him to recommend remedies that he himself has not tested. He goes by what 'manufacturers and producers' say. To me, he is unconcerned about the side effects people are suffering because he cannot be held liable but he still gets an audience which pushes up his ratings.

After reading all of the previous posts, I think there is a general consensus that this product is not good for anyone. I haven't used it but just by reading the side effects people are reporting, I think it would be best to avoid using this substance in any supplemental form.

I took it and my throat felt real tight like I was having a hard time taking a breath. I will never use these again. Horrible experience.

I ordered what was supposed to be the product Dr Oz recommends from a mysterious web site. Well after taking only one pill a day for three days, my stomach was upset and I had bouts of diarrhea. Imagine if I had taken the three pills a day!

I tried to return them and was told that I could not return opened products. Don't buy anything from a company called Weight Loss Punch. It was $38 down the drain for nothing.

I was taking a product that is very good and was trying to lose a few pounds, so I decided that I'd kill two birds with one stone and take the product geared for weight loss. I had several bouts with what I thought was choking when I took vitamins. My mother even tried to do the Heimlich Maneuver, which didn't work.

When it happened a third time, I went to emergency. I found out that the product added for weight loss was Garcinia Cambogia. You would think you could find information on side effects somewhere on the web, but I had to search for a long time. I finally found a web site that said one of the side effects in some people is a tightening and constricting of the throat that's actually caused a few deaths, although not many.

I don't care how few it was. After my reaction, I am not taking any weight loss products. I'm doing really fine on my own, since it's not caused by bad eating habits, but thyroid and back problems that made exercising difficult. I'd advise anyone thinking of trying this to be extremely careful.

I started taking it a week ago and on the eighth day, I started to feel dizzy, breathless, with a sore throat and fatigue. Are these its side effects?

I just want to ask if I can drink slimming coffee made from garcinia cambogia, even if I'm breastfeeding my 5 months old baby?

I took it for two days and started having terrible stomach pains that radiated all the way through to my back.

I stopped and then thought it was caused by me lowering my anti depressant dose and so I upped the dose and was feeling great. Today I took another one and now I'm in pain again. This stuff cannot be good. Be careful, guys!

I had seizures for the past two and a half years. Since then I was not able to experience seizure attacks anymore. would this be a side effect?

Im currently drinking shakes that contain Garcinia along with Gymnema, and Forskohliee, all of which are natural fat burners. The shakes provide 100 percent of the clinically effective doses. I've been dropping pounds weekly. I've also noticed my cravings have diminished.

I'm using this slimming coffee and it contains garcinia cambogia. Is it safe?

does brazilian slimming coffee have an effect on the kidneys and the liver?

I think you should be careful and pay more attention on your trials, because there are many products which have little to almost none of the HCA. Secondly, many factors that contribute to different illnesses don't mean this will end your intake, you cannot tell the real cause apart since there aren't exact symptoms for this. You should do a placebo for some months and see what you should eliminate from your symptoms.

I took this and a got explosive diarrhea. It was awful, and I think working out made it worse. I soiled the entire stair climber. I cleaned it up, so they still allow me back in the gym.

I wear a diaper now when I work out, and i still get the explosive diarrhea when I work out, but at least now it doesn't make a mess and I can clean myself up in the gym shower after.

I am losing weight fast as well. I have lost 80 lbs over the last two weeks! The headaches and cramps suck, but at least I am losing weight! I was wondering if maybe I double my intake it would help my diarrhea. I mean, it's so explosive right now, I am wondering if I can get more in my system it would overcome this.

I take it for two or three days and I have headaches after every administration. I get up in the morning with a headache, I take an analgesic, it passes away and after the next administration the headache appears again, and so on. I have read somewhere that there are reports of toxicity in the liver. I plan to take the pills maximum one or two days and if the headaches won't disappear, I will cease the treatment.

i have thyroid cancer. My thyroid gland has been totally removed. i take thyroxin every day for life to serve as my thyroid. i really want to take a slimming coffee containing garnicia cambogia. can i drink this? is that safe for me. I'm waiting for your reply. thank you so much.

i just want to ask anon #20 67675: How does your sister use the garnicia cambogia? is it some kind of powder? where did she buy it? i want to try those to lose weight. thanks. I'm waiting for a reply.

The muscle cramps could be caused by loss of potassium, a common side effect of many prescribed medications as well as those sold over the counter. The easiest and most natural way to treat this is drink more water and eat bananas (on the advice of my pharmacist) so you don't have to resort to another prescription to control this side effect.

You can take otc potassium supplements, but many people can have heart problems and swelling from them.

In Kerala India, the fruit of this tree is used as a cooking ingredient and this place has the lowest death rate in India.

I took this for a month. And now I am having muscle cramps, headaches. Can somebody please help me?

In response to some of the earlier posts: If you take a supplement and it makes you feel sick in some way (nausea, muscle tremors, etc.), then you should stop taking it. Supplements are not regulated by the FDA or any other agency. The manufacturers don't have to prove that they are safe or effective before they sell them.

You are naive if you think that the manufacturers of supplements (herbal or otherwise) are any different than the pharmaceutical companies, as far as profits taking priority over your well-being.

I am curious about this. I took it for the first time today and feeling light headed a bit dizzy and earlier muscle spams. should I carry on taking this? is it safe?

I have Varicocele plus chronic constipation. Should I take Garcinia Plus (Garcinia Cambogia plus Chromium) for weight control? Please tell me. It is important. Please advise.

I'm breastfeeding my baby. What is the effect on my baby if i take this garcinia cambogia?

i have taken a shake with garcinia for two weeks and right away I noticed muscle spasm and wondered if that was it.

now I skipped one dose and my hands cramped so badly it scared me. I still have muscle cramps and have been so lightheaded. I do not know what to do now.

I am curious about this. But the first time I took it, it felt really good, it energized me and I lose my appetite. Though I had a headache and I feel like vomiting sometimes. Is this ok? I also have a lot of allergies. Is it safe taking this? Thanks!

but how safe is this substance? my sister had used it for a week and she lost weight fast.

I have had nine month of stomach problems, enlarged pancreas, etc. after taking this. Do not take it! It is dangerous! I am otherwise very healthy- still having stomach issues.

Diabetics can be divided into two groups based on their requirements for insulin. Type 1 is Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). Type 2 is Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). Garcinia cambogia , I think, is contraindicated to diabetics of type 1 class. Please refer to medical books/references for further inquiries/concerns.

I lost weight with tenuate and garcinia cambogia and I now have problems in my heart beat and heart valves.

This is a respose for anti-diabetic use of Garcinia Cambogia. There are many herbal drugs that control blood sugar such as Cinnamon, bitter melon, gymnema - sylvestre, Banba, etc. You cannot advertise them for sugar control. Diabetes is a slow-killer and regulatory authorities don't want the consumers to rely on these poor approches to control the disease. There should be a well controlled, placebo, double-blind, randomized, clinical trial to approve or disapprove its use. For your information. Ali.

I am more concerned with the thought that HCA might form acetylcholine in the brain which can cause paralysis and muscle spams. This has been more of the side effects I encountered.

I fail to see how the warning for diabetics not to take Carcinia Cambogia is valid. How can something that lowers blood sugar not be advantageous to diabetics? Isn't diabetes a disease of elevated blood sugar? Insulin is a treatment to lower blood sugar, and Carcinia Cambogia appears to do the same thing.

what is the effect of garcinia cambogia to the fetus if mom had taken a small amount,about 300-500mg

Probably the reason it isn't recommended for diabetics for reasons of lowering blood sugar is that many people regulate their level with metformin (Glucophage) or insulin. If they've already taken their dose and this further lowers their blood sugar level, there is the possibility that they could go into diabetic shock or coma. Although I doubt that could happen, I'm sure that the companies that produce this supplement just want to cover their bases.

Gentlemen,

Good day to you. I wish everybody a very happy and prosperous new year. In your article about the Garcinia Cambogia, it says, diabetics could be affected by HCA’s tendency to lower blood sugar.

Is it not the remedy for Diabetes, lowering the blood sugar? Then why is Garcinia Cambogia not advised to be taken by diabetic patients?

Here in Denmark it has just been pulled back from the stores due to a non-acceptable neurotoxic risk of some sort. Maybe you guys should check up on it!

Can I use Garcinia Cambogia if my mother had Alzheimer’s disease and I am in my 50's?

I am revved up after taking the PM dose! Is it in my mind?

What are the side effects?

How does GARCINIA CAMBOGIA help when it is an ingredient in height gain pills/supplements?