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Can Garcinia Cambogia Hurt Your Liver? What Has Been Reported
Liver harm has been reported with garcinia cambogia. The NIH counts at least 10 cases, including one death and two transplants, though most products held other ingredients too. SodaSlim has 130 mg of garcinia extract per capsule. Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine or belly pain mean stop and see a doctor.
Written by the SodaSlim label deskUpdated · 4 min read
Does garcinia cambogia cause liver damage?
It has been linked to liver damage in reports, but a cause has not been proven. The NCCIH says numerous reports tie garcinia to liver toxicity, several of them severe, though apparently uncommon (NCCIH, Garcinia cambogia).
The NIH's professional page counts at least 10 liver cases, with one death and two transplants. Most of the products held other ingredients, which makes it hard to name garcinia as the cause (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss (health professionals)).
What are the warning signs of liver trouble from a supplement?
The signs are belly pain, dark urine and yellow skin or eyes. Memorial Sloan Kettering lists them for green tea extract, and they apply to any liver problem from a supplement (MSK, Green tea (About Herbs)).
| Sign | What to do |
|---|---|
| Yellow skin or eyes | Stop the capsule and see a doctor the same day |
| Dark urine | Stop the capsule and call a doctor |
| Pain in the upper belly | Stop the capsule and call a doctor |
| Unusual tiredness or nausea | Stop and call a doctor if it persists |
Keep taking prescribed medicine. Our liver warning signs page has more.
Does SodaSlim have more than one liver-linked ingredient?
Yes, it has two lines with liver reports: garcinia extract at 130 mg and green tea extract at 130 mg. The label also holds caffeine, green coffee and raspberry ketone.
Green tea extract has been linked to liver injury, unlike brewed tea. Liver enzymes rose at 800 mg a day of extract (MSK, Green tea (About Herbs)). The capsule's 130 mg is 16.2% of that, and no source tested this mix.
Consult a physician first if you take a medicine or have a condition, and do not exceed one capsule a day.
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It is the third line of the Supplement Facts panel, after raspberry ketone. Tap a numbered spot on the flat label to read each part.
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- Suggested use
As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily. No time of day, food or water rule is printed.
- Caution
Do not exceed the recommended dose. Not for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician first, especially on a medicine or with a medical condition.
- Storage
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C (86°F).
- Keep out of reach
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing.
- FDA statement
The asterisk claims have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
- Made in the USA
'Manufactured in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.'
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Gex Corporation LLP, PO Box 12730, Ogden, UT 84404, +1 (507) 448-8190, [email protected]. The maker is not named.
- Wordmark
SodaSlim, with 'Metabolic & Appetite Support*' under it. The word soda is only a name: this is a capsule.
- Three claim lines
'Supports Craving Control & Satiety*', 'Promotes Energy Production From Fat*', 'Helps Support Healthy Weight Management*'. Each asterisk leads to the FDA statement.
- Three badges
'NON-GMO', 'MADE IN USA with global ingredients' and 'GMP CERTIFIED'. No certifier is named.
- Size
'30 Capsules' and 'Dietary Supplement'.
- Serving
Serving size 1 capsule; 30 servings per container.
- Five lines with amounts
Green coffee bean extract 130 mg, raspberry ketone 130 mg, garcinia extract 130 mg, caffeine anhydrous 138 mg, green tea extract 130 mg. No Daily Values.
- Other ingredients
Hypromellose (vegetable capsule). 'Contains Caffeine.'
SodaSlim is a capsule, not a drink. See the garcinia extract page.
How long does a SodaSlim bottle last?
A bottle lasts 30 days at one capsule a day. The 3-bottle pack covers 90 days, and the 6-bottle pack covers 180.
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How common is liver injury from garcinia cambogia?
The NCCIH calls the liver reports apparently uncommon but says there are numerous ones, several severe (NCCIH, Garcinia cambogia). No source gives a rate. Because the risk is not known, ask a clinician before use if you have any liver concern.
Can garcinia cambogia cause jaundice?
Yellow skin or eyes are a warning sign of liver trouble listed for supplements (MSK, Green tea (About Herbs)). If it happens after you start any supplement, stop it and see a doctor the same day.
Should I get liver tests before taking garcinia?
No source we read sets a testing rule. A doctor can tell you whether tests make sense for you, especially with liver disease or regular medicine. Bring the label with you.
Sources (3)
- Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss: Fact Sheet for Health ProfessionalsNIH Office of Dietary Supplements, 2026
- Garcinia CambogiaNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, 2025
- Green TeaMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2026
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