Suggest Treatment For Obesity In An Elderly Person

Posted on Sun, 12 Feb 2017

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Question : I am 73 years of age , overweight and wanting some info on Garcinia Cambogia as a weight loss help. I have had a heart valve replacement, take carvedilol 6.25, xarelto 20 mg , atorvastatin 20 mg furosemide mg, and vitamins and fiber gels. Will the Garcinia interfere with the effectiveness of these meds? XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that Garcinia Cambogia and its main active ingredient hydroxycitric acid have not shown any important adverse interaction with your actual medications.

No any clinical studies has concluded any contraindications while Garcinia Cambogia is used concomitantly.

Garcinia Cambogia has shown beneficial effects while used with other dietetic and life-style modifications to lower body weight.

Also, effects towards decreasing appetite, improving glucose utilization, and lipid profile has been revealed.

Nevertheless, I would recommend Garcinia more as an additive supplement than a major weight lowering treatment.

Wishing you a good health!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar