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Is Intake Of Garcinia Cambogia Formula Safe For Weight Loss?

hello, I have been looking into the dr. oz recommended garcinia cambogia formula weight loss supplement, but I am under the age of 18, and am not sure if it is safe for me. Although, I have researched and read that it has no negative side effects, and that it is an all natural supplement, I want to make sure it is safe.
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Good morning! The good doctor may not realize that we do not like to administer supplements or herbs to those under 18 due to the lack of safety studies in this population under 18. We have no evidence to, with any degree of confidence, say that there is enough data to say to you that your under age 18 child will be ok.
Garcinia has had limited medical use. Some isolated studies have shown some weight loss, but these studies were deemed unreliable. On the other hand, according to my resources, there have been few to no adverse effects noted with the use of pure garcinia cambogia (not mixed with anything else).
Best Wishes. Kathryn J. Shattler, MS,RDN

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Is Intake Of Garcinia Cambogia Formula Safe For Weight Loss?

Good morning! The good doctor may not realize that we do not like to administer supplements or herbs to those under 18 due to the lack of safety studies in this population under 18. We have no evidence to, with any degree of confidence, say that there is enough data to say to you that your under age 18 child will be ok. Garcinia has had limited medical use. Some isolated studies have shown some weight loss, but these studies were deemed unreliable. On the other hand, according to my resources, there have been few to no adverse effects noted with the use of pure garcinia cambogia (not mixed with anything else). Best Wishes. Kathryn J. Shattler, MS,RDN