Garcinia Cambogia Peel Extract
NIH LiverTox documents that Garcinia cambogia products have caused clinically apparent acute liver injury, sometimes severe and fatal, with cases requiring liver transplantation. The FDA issued warnings on Hydroxycut products containing Garcinia.
What it is
Extract from the rind of Garcinia gummi-gutta (Garcinia cambogia) fruit, rich in hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
Marketed as a weight-loss supplement ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- acute hepatotoxicity, including cases of liver failure
- FDA warnings issued
- idiosyncratic liver injury reported
What regulators actually say
"Weight loss products labeled as containing Garcinia cambogia have been linked to the development of clinically apparent acute liver injury which can be severe and even fatal."
"Dangerous dietary supplements: Garcinia cambogia-associated hepatic failure requiring transplantation."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated as dietary supplement; FDA has issued safety alerts for Garcinia-containing products
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as novel food ingredient in EU; member-state restrictions
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