Is garcinia cambogia extract safe?
On One Hand: Garcinia Cambogia Appears SafeA paper published by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) states that garcinia cambogia, also known as hydroxycitric acid (HCA), appears to have few side effects and may have the ability to prevent ulcers. The U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine states in a Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet that side effects from taking the herb approximate those of placebos, namely headache, upper respiratory and gastrointestinal complaints.On the Other: Further Studies Are RequiredThe National Toxicology Program said that since no clinical studies have been conducted to determine garcinia cambogia’s safety, the extract is being recommended for testing under the Department of Health and Human Services’ program. The Army’s fact sheet states that people with diabetes are cautioned against taking the herb due to its glycemic action.Bottom LineThe Army’s fact sheet states that, until further research is conducted, garcinia cambogia appears to
