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What Are the Side Effects of Garcinia Cambogia?
Garcinia cambogia side effects named by the NCCIH include headache, nausea and diarrhea, plus numerous reports of liver toxicity, several severe. It may also interact with drugs that affect the liver or serotonin. SodaSlim has 130 mg of garcinia extract in each capsule, so anyone on medicine should ask a pharmacist first.
Written by the SodaSlim label deskUpdated · 4 min read
What are the common side effects of garcinia cambogia?
The common ones are digestive. The NCCIH lists headache, nausea, diarrhea and other digestive symptoms (NCCIH, Garcinia cambogia).
A pooled review found digestive adverse events about twice as common in one included trial (Onakpoya 2011, Garcinia (HCA) meta-analysis). The review was small, so treat the pattern as a flag, not a rate.
SodaSlim is a capsule, not a drink. Its garcinia line is 130 mg, with 50% HCA.
Can garcinia cambogia harm the liver?
Yes, liver harm has been reported. The NCCIH says numerous reports link 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, including one death and two transplants. Most of those products held other ingredients too, so the cause is not clear (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss (health professionals)). It also notes three cases of mania.
| Concern | What is reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive | Headache, nausea, diarrhea | NCCIH |
| Liver | Numerous toxicity reports, several severe | NCCIH |
| Liver, cases | 10 cases, 1 death, 2 transplants | NIH ODS |
| Mood | 3 cases of mania | NIH ODS |
| Medicines | Possible interaction with liver or serotonin drugs | NCCIH |
Does garcinia interact with medicines?
It may. The NCCIH names possible interactions with drugs that affect the liver and drugs that affect serotonin (NCCIH, Garcinia cambogia). Many antidepressants work on serotonin, so ask your pharmacist.
The SodaSlim capsule has a second line to think about. Green tea extract has been linked to liver injury, mostly at higher amounts (MSK, Green tea (About Herbs)). Two liver-linked lines in one capsule is a reason to be careful, not proof of harm.
Little is known about pregnancy and nursing, and the label says not to use SodaSlim then.
Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine or belly pain need a doctor the same day. Keep taking prescribed medicine.
SodaSlim: 30 capsules, 30-day bottle1 capsule a day · 2, 3 or 6 bottles · price and guarantee terms at checkout
See packsWhat does the label promise next to the evidence?
The label's three front claim lines are worded as support and end in an asterisk. The FDA has not evaluated them.
Supports Craving Control & Satiety*
A structure/function phrase. The NIH says there is little scientific evidence that weight-loss supplements work, and garcinia, whose sellers say it fills you up, showed little to no effect. (NIH ODS, Weight loss supplements (consumers)) (NCCIH, Garcinia cambogia)
Promotes Energy Production From Fat*
Worded as support, not as burning fat. One 94-study review found caffeine raised small lab markers of fat metabolism but not body weight. (Meta-analysis, Does caffeine increase fat metabolism?)
Helps Support Healthy Weight Management*
The best reviews find average differences of about a kilogram or less. Each line ends in an asterisk that leads to the FDA statement: not evaluated, not intended to treat any disease. (UNC / Obesity 2021, Review of weight-loss supplements) (FDA, Structure/function claim notification)
Our liver warning signs page explains what to watch for.
How is SodaSlim sold?
SodaSlim comes in 30-capsule bottles, one capsule a day. A 3-bottle pack lasts 90 days, and a 6-bottle pack lasts 180.
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SodaSlim questions people ask
Is garcinia cambogia safe to take every day?
The NCCIH says garcinia may be unsafe and links it to liver toxicity reports (NCCIH, Garcinia cambogia). No source gives a safe length of use for SodaSlim. If you want to try it, ask a clinician first and watch for warning signs.
What are the first signs of garcinia liver trouble?
Abdominal pain, dark urine and yellow skin or eyes are the warning signs listed for liver problems with supplements (MSK, Green tea (About Herbs)). Stop the capsule and see a doctor the same day if any of these appear.
Can you take garcinia cambogia with antidepressants?
Ask a pharmacist before you try. The NCCIH names possible interactions with drugs that affect serotonin (NCCIH, Garcinia cambogia), and the NIH reports three cases of mania (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss (health professionals)). Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Sources (8)
- Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss: Fact Sheet for Health ProfessionalsNIH Office of Dietary Supplements, 2026
- Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss: Fact Sheet for ConsumersNIH Office of Dietary Supplements, 2021
- Review shows minimal high-quality evidence dietary supplements lead to weight lossUNC Health / UNC School of Medicine (study by J. Batsis, Obesity journal), 2021
- Garcinia CambogiaNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, 2025
- Green TeaMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2026
- The Use of Garcinia Extract (Hydroxycitric Acid) as a Weight loss Supplement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Clinical TrialsOnakpoya I, Hung SK, Perry R, Wider B, Ernst E, Journal of Obesity, 2011
- Does caffeine increase fat metabolism? A systematic review and meta-analysisInternational Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (authors not shown on the record read), 2023
- Structure/Function Claim Notification for Dietary SupplementsU.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2023
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