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Is A Weight Loss Supplement Advisable When Diagnosed With Diverticulosis?

I a a 55 yr. old female amd I am overweight by about 75 pounds. I am 5 ft.. 9 inches and weigh 225 lbs. I do exercise and try to watch what I eat. Unfortunately my life is stressful. I had a heart attack when I was 49 yrs. old. I also have been diagnosed with diverticulosis. I want to lose more weight and fat. My question is regarding garcinia cambogia. I am wondering if I should take this supplement I am wondering if it would be dangerous for me to take it.
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At present there is no definite data to show that this causes weight loss, a study compared groups of people, both on a low calorie diet, one group also using the garcina and found no difference in weight loss.
Other studies suggest it may help slightly.

Everyone reacts differently so it is possible that it may help you.

It does react with some medications so if you are using any medications, then you should cross check them against the garcinia.

In terms of the weight loss, it can be difficult to lose weight on your own. You may want to consider meal replacements or an online group or seeing nutritionist or weight loss doctor.

With the meal replacement, you can replace one or more meals a day with products such as slim fast or medifast etc
This has been shown to help with weight loss.

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Is A Weight Loss Supplement Advisable When Diagnosed With Diverticulosis?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic At present there is no definite data to show that this causes weight loss, a study compared groups of people, both on a low calorie diet, one group also using the garcina and found no difference in weight loss. Other studies suggest it may help slightly. Everyone reacts differently so it is possible that it may help you. It does react with some medications so if you are using any medications, then you should cross check them against the garcinia. In terms of the weight loss, it can be difficult to lose weight on your own. You may want to consider meal replacements or an online group or seeing nutritionist or weight loss doctor. With the meal replacement, you can replace one or more meals a day with products such as slim fast or medifast etc This has been shown to help with weight loss. I hope this helps