Garcinia Cambogia - does it work?

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  • Miah29
    Miah29 Posts: 1
    Hello, I'm a long time lurker first time poster. I just received my bottles so I hope I have some good results in the next few weeks.
  • palekars
    palekars Posts: 6 Member
    for the people that it worked! What brand are you using?
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    A study of short term use at a daily dose of below 2800mg has been should to be safe.

    That's the good news.

    The bad news is that there are numerous studies showing that it does not work on humans.

    Now if you are a lab rat, more good news it works on over weight rats, but not humans.

    Sorry.
  • qtgurl112590
    qtgurl112590 Posts: 1
    I think it works depending on what you eat. Its discouraging because I've been taking it for almost 2 weeks now and I'm trying to eat healthier too. On the days I eat healthy I only lose up to half a pound. Then when I decided to eat pizza the other day I lost almost 2 lbs that day. Discouraging for healthy eating. I tried it again about 4 days later and it did the same thing. I think you actually have to keep to your regular slightly unhealthy diet for it to work properly. However I wouldn't suggest keeping to an unhealthy diet because if you want to keep the weight off you have to eat better.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    YES....I had to try it. :wink: Whether it is like placebos that people take or not, not sure but for the 2 weeks I have been taking it, it is helping me for sure. It was on sale at Costco's and they always have the best products and I trust them so me and my sister tried them.

    I have cleaned up my diet for the most part too but feel the rate of weight loss is due to this supplement. I weighed the pros and cons, did the research and I will continue to use the rest of the year for sure since taken moderately no adverse side effects and it is good for you too even if not good for weight loss. A win win in my opinion :wink: My sister agrees :love:
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    I think it works depending on what you eat. Its discouraging because I've been taking it for almost 2 weeks now and I'm trying to eat healthier too. On the days I eat healthy I only lose up to half a pound. Then when I decided to eat pizza the other day I lost almost 2 lbs that day. Discouraging for healthy eating. I tried it again about 4 days later and it did the same thing. I think you actually have to keep to your regular slightly unhealthy diet for it to work properly. However I wouldn't suggest keeping to an unhealthy diet because if you want to keep the weight off you have to eat better.
    Not sure on this one but I if right it will help on the days we slip.
  • Ryansdittman805
    Ryansdittman805 Posts: 2
    It's not magic... it won't make your fat disappear. It is a natural hunger suppressant. It also stops SOME. Not all carbohydrates that you consume from turning into fat and storing it on your body. Some is better then none. I take 6 capsules a day. 2 at 7am. 2 at 12pm. And 2 before dinner at around 4pm. It helps me feel full, not snack through the day, and now I feel like I'm in control not food. I used to feel hungry all day every day, and only huge amounts of food would satisfy my hunger. It helps me. It can help you.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/17/dr-oz-congress_n_5504209.html
  • thavoice
    thavoice Posts: 1,326 Member
    for the people that it worked! What brand are you using?
    Yo do realize that for those people where it "Works" they are also following basicallly eating better and exercise.

    I cannot believe after reading the BS that it causes you would still even consider it.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    It's not magic... it won't make your fat disappear. It is a natural hunger suppressant. It also stops SOME. Not all carbohydrates that you consume from turning into fat and storing it on your body. Some is better then none. I take 6 capsules a day. 2 at 7am. 2 at 12pm. And 2 before dinner at around 4pm. It helps me feel full, not snack through the day, and now I feel like I'm in control not food. I used to feel hungry all day every day, and only huge amounts of food would satisfy my hunger. It helps me. It can help you.
    Agreed
  • dragonlady71
    dragonlady71 Posts: 2
    I have taken it for almost 10 days now and have lost at least 2 lbs. I take hormones which make me retain water and no matter how hard I worked out and how religiously I ate well nothing worked. Now I eat the same good food work out about 1hr a day and it seems to be helping a bit which is more than I could say for being health concious and not taking them. Going to try a second bottle if it gives me the kick to lose rhe first few lbs then I would say it was worth it. I agree they probanly work differently with everyones body..plus I was having some huge digestion issues with bloating gas diareha and now I feel fantastic in my stomach. As far as energy I see no real difference maybe each person is different...if your losing with them congratulations and if your not hopefully you will find what is right for you:smile:
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    It does work but like others have said, you need to exercise and control how much you eat. I lost 2 pounds the first week and 10 punds more the next two weeks. Just be aware of how much you eat. It wont be hard to control your urges since it acts as an appetite suppressant. Good luck!

    Wouldn't it stand to reason that controlling eating and exercise are what's working, not the 'magic' pill?
  • guillenerica76
    guillenerica76 Posts: 1
    FROM EXPERIENCE.

    Last year from the beginning of September to the end of October I was taking Garcinia Cambogia. The only thing I did differently was I stopped eating fast-food and I only drank water. I also worked out Tuesdays and Thursdays for exactly one hour. I still ate my mexican food (yes tacos, on flour tortilla), I ate certain junk foods but not chips, & I made sure to eat veggies everyday!! I truly believe these pills helped me, because I've tried this routine diet before without the pills and lost about 5 pounds. Within two months of this routine plus the pills I lost 20 pounds! I have never lost that much weight before and my metabolism is so slow! I recently bought the pills 3 days ago and have taken them before each meal and I've lost 2 pounds. In my opinion its worth a try, they're only $25 at the whole foods store here in S.A.
  • becomingittybittyme
    becomingittybittyme Posts: 23 Member
    I had a very close friend that used it regularly for a while. It helped suppress her appetite which, along with a healthy diet and exercise, helped her to lose weight. I've tried it a bit but not long term and it helped my appetite quite a bit. It's not a magic pill that some advertisements make it out to be but, it does help along with a healthy diet and exercise ☼
  • alexadevyn
    alexadevyn Posts: 26
    It didn't help me at all. It's easier to focus on good food intake and exercise. Nothing in a bottle will give you lasting positive results.

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