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Can I Take Garcenia Forte For Overweight With Heart Murmur And Anxiety?
Hi, I am a 43 year old woman. A heart specialist I saw said he detected a heart murmur on top right side of my heart. I had one or two anxiety attack before. I sometimes have trouble sleeping because I worry too much about my husband and child. I weigh 65kg and I am 1.6m tall. I am overweight. I intend to take garcenia forte which has hydroxycitric Acid formula, a fat burner. Its also supposed to increase the serotonin level in the brain. Is this ok. Thank you.
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Laboratory and animal studies of HCA (Hydroxycitric acid) have produced results that indicate a potential for modulation of lipid metabolism. However, a clinical study has demonstrated that HCA has no effect in terms of weight loss or reduction of fat mass. A meta-analysis published in 2010 revealed that gastrointestinal adverse effects were twice as likely for users of hydroxycitric acid.[4] from wikeedia.. lot of use of HCA is toxic for your body... so do not use garcenia. You are 43 do change in your lifestyle your meal pattern , make excecise is a part of your life . take advise from a expert Doctor / Nutritionist to understand your goals and make healthy life choices... take care..
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