JOURNAL ARTICLE

Effect of Garcinia cambogia extract on body fat reduction: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and parallel-group clinical trial.

  • Published In: Pharmacometrics / Ōyō Yakuri (0300-8533), 2025, v. 108, n. 1/2. P. 69 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kenjiro Hayashi; Yutaka Masutomi; Aoi Kiyokawa 3 of 3

Abstract

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and parallel-group study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Garcinia cambogia extract on body fat. The study enrolled 76 individuals with a body mass index between 23 and <30 kg/m2. They were randomly assigned to receive either the test diet (containing (-)-hydroxycitric acid 250 mg/day) or a placebo diet for 12 weeks. Body fat was assessed using computed tomography scans at baseline and 12 weeks after the dietary intervention. A significant decrease in body fat was found in the intervention group compared with that in the placebo group. Thus, taking Garcinia cambogia extract containing 250 mg of (-)-hydroxycitric acid for 12 weeks has an antiobesity effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Pharmacometrics / Ōyō Yakuri (0300-8533). 2025/02, Vol. 108, Issue 1/2, p69
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:03008533
  • Accession Number:184031614
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