Check with your doctor before trying a new supplement.
Turning to pills and supplements is a common tactic of people trying to lose weight. Often, weight loss supplements are advertised as "all natural." One example of a natural appetite suppressant is an extract of hydroxycitric acid (HCA) from the Asian fruit garcinia cambogia. Unfortunately, "all natural" doesn't always mean safe. Garcinia may not be appropriate for everyone to take. Before you purchase garcinia, check to see if the manufacturer adds other ingredients. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to take garcinia before you buy the supplement. Garcinia may be contraindicated in people with certain medical conditions, like Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use this supplement. Ask your doctor if any medications you are taking may interact with garcinia.
2. Go to a health food store or to a supermarket or pharmacy that has a wide variety of supplements. Asian specialty stores may also sell garcinia.
3. Examine the label on each available brand of garcinia to find an appropriate dosage. While there is no standard dosage for garcinia, the University of Maryland Medical Center recommends taking 2.5 grams of the active ingredient, hydroxycitric acid, per day.
4. Check the list of ingredients on the garcinia supplement. Sometimes, a manufacturer will add other ingredients, particularly if the supplement is advertised as aiding weight loss. Avoid selecting a product that contains ingredients that may cause dangerous side effects, such as pseudoephedrine. Do not use a product that contains ingredients to which you are allergic. If you are unable to find a product that meets these standards, try another store.
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