Garcinia

Evidence status

Limited evidence to recommend for any consumer outcome yet.

3 papers · 2 claims · 15 outcomes scored

Outcomes

What garcinia actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank

Lose weight on the scale Not enough research

Less weight on your joints, better blood markers, easier movement.

1 study n=— 166 mg 12 wk

27757272

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1 study n=—

166 mg

12 wk

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Reduce belly and deep abdominal fat Not enough research

Targets the visceral fat that wraps around your organs and drives inflammation.

1 study n=— 166 mg 12 wk

27757272

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1 study n=—

166 mg

12 wk

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Outcome	Effect	Evidence	Dose	Weeks	Rank
Lose weight on the scale Not enough research		1 study n=—	166 mg	12 wk	—
Reduce belly and deep abdominal fat Not enough research		1 study n=—	166 mg	12 wk	—

Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

testicular atrophy severe

hepatotoxicity severe

acute pancreatitis severe

serotonin toxicity severe

acute_liver_failure severe

rhabdomyolysis severe

hepatotoxicity_by_usnic_acid severe

hepatotoxicity (acute hepatitis, cholestatic hepatitis, hepatic necrosis, liver failure) severe

Drug interactions

Antidepressants major increases toxicity

Blood Glucose Lowering major increases toxicity

Bupropion major increases concentration

Midazolam major increases concentration

Digoxin major decreases concentration

Montelukast major increases toxicity

Lipid Modifying Agents major increases toxicity

Efavirenz major increases concentration

Acetaminophen major increases toxicity

other moderate decreases concentration

Co-studied with

Supplements that share evidence with garcinia

Drug:Orlistat 1 shared outcome

Sources

Generated August 14, 2026

Garcinia

What garcinia actually does, by outcome

Adverse events and known drug interactions

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