What is it used for?
Could help temporarily increase satiety/feeling of fullness [Source note 2].
Note: The terms ‘Help’ or ‘Help to’ can be used interchangeably on the label.
Who does this guide cover?
Adults 18 years and older
How is it taken?
Oral
Which forms are covered?
this reference excludes foods or food-like dosage forms as indicated in the Compendium of references Guidance Document.
Quantities
Methods of preparation: Standardized extracts
2 - 3 grams of extract standardized to 50 - 60% hydroxycitric acid, per day; 1.5 - 2 grams of extract per single dose [Source note 3].
How is it used?
Take before meals.
How long is it used?
Ask a healthcare professional for use beyond 12 weeks [Source note 4].
Warnings and precautions
Ask a healthcare professional before use if you are breastfeeding.
Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have a liver disorder [Source note 5].
Ask a healthcare professional before use if you are taking medications [Source note 6].
Stop use and ask a healthcare professional if you experience any new symptoms including yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain [Source note 7].
When should it be avoided?
All products
Do not use if you are pregnant [Source note 8].
Possible side effects
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Storage
Must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the supplement Regulations.
Preparation details
Ingredient identity, preparation requirements, and other details that define the scope of this guide.
Ingredients and preparations
| Proper name(s) | Common name(s) | Source information / Source material(s) | Source information / Part(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garcinia gummi-gutta | Malabar tamarind | Garcinia gummi-gutta | Fruit peel |
References: Proper name: USDA 2025, McGuffin et al. 2000; Common name: USDA 2025; Source information: Hayamizu et al. 2008.
Other ingredients
Must be chosen from the current source ingredient database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.
Preparation and quality requirements
The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the source authority source’s product quality guidance.
The active ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the source ingredient database.
Guide change history
Updates to this SupplementSafety.org guide.
Minor updates
Updated guide wording, organization, and source presentation. Added our editorial change history.
Initial release
Initial SupplementSafety.org guide prepared from source reference material.
Validation: Not yet completed. Editorial updates do not constitute clinical validation.
Sources
Source information
This guide organizes source material about uses, preparations, amounts, and precautions. Read the conditions alongside each statement; the information may apply only to particular preparations or populations.
The source document includes supporting references. We have not independently summarized or assessed every cited study for this guide.
- Source document version
- September 26, 2025
- Source captured
- Aug 15, 2026
- Editorial work
- Editorial preparation. Independent clinical review has not been recorded for this guide.
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