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Is Garcinia Cambodia A Safe Medication For Weight Loss? On Thyroid And Blood Pressure Medication

Hi there. My parents are thinking about trying Garcinia Cambodia to help lose some weight but they have some concerts because they are currently both on medication. One takes high blood pressure medication and the other is taking thyroid medication full time. can you please let me know if taking Garcinia Cambodia would or will effect either of these medications?
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
I can understand desire to lose weight but there is no shortcut for losing weight.
There is no scientific evidence any such supplement helps to reduce weight.
They are already having High Blood pressure and Hypothyroid medical issues.
Please understand reducing 500 Kcal/day in diet and increasing energy expenditure by increasing physical work like brisk walking regularly is key to success.
If you remain calories deficient by 500 Kcal/day for 2 weeks it means deficit of more than 7000 Kcal will result in loss of 1 kg.
If medication is to be given consult Physician and medicine like Orlistat may be prescribed to you at present this is only medicine which can be used for weight loss.
You can also take up yoga and pranayama to boost your metabolism.
Please take care
Good Luck
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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Is Garcinia Cambodia A Safe Medication For Weight Loss? On Thyroid And Blood Pressure Medication

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I can understand desire to lose weight but there is no shortcut for losing weight. There is no scientific evidence any such supplement helps to reduce weight. They are already having High Blood pressure and Hypothyroid medical issues. Please understand reducing 500 Kcal/day in diet and increasing energy expenditure by increasing physical work like brisk walking regularly is key to success. If you remain calories deficient by 500 Kcal/day for 2 weeks it means deficit of more than 7000 Kcal will result in loss of 1 kg. If medication is to be given consult Physician and medicine like Orlistat may be prescribed to you at present this is only medicine which can be used for weight loss. You can also take up yoga and pranayama to boost your metabolism. Please take care Good Luck Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.