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Is Garcinia Cambogia A Safe And Effective Weight Loss Supplement?
Question: Is Garcino Cambogia a safe and effective weight loss supplement?
Brief Answer:
Weight loss of a mild degree expected
Detailed Answer:
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Garcinia Cambogia ( Malabar Tamarind) is an ingredient of Oriental cooking. It contains Hydroxycitric acid which decreases the synthesis of fat in the body. It's also believed to increase the Serotonin level in the brain and thereby decrease appetite. It has been found to reduce weight to a mild degree .
It is relatively safe. There may be mild side effects like headache, dizziness, dry mouth and abdominal discomfort and loose motion.
Take care,
Weight loss of a mild degree expected
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Garcinia Cambogia ( Malabar Tamarind) is an ingredient of Oriental cooking. It contains Hydroxycitric acid which decreases the synthesis of fat in the body. It's also believed to increase the Serotonin level in the brain and thereby decrease appetite. It has been found to reduce weight to a mild degree .
It is relatively safe. There may be mild side effects like headache, dizziness, dry mouth and abdominal discomfort and loose motion.
Take care,
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