Gamboge
10 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Weight management (7)
- Efficacy of Slim339 in reducing body weight of overweight and obese human subjects
PubMed ID: 17639559
60‑day double‑blind trial of a multi‑extract product containing Garcinia showed meaningful average weight loss vs placebo (multi‑ingredient).
- Reduction of adipose tissue and body weight: effect of water soluble calcium hydroxycitrate in Garcinia atroviridis on the short term treatment of obese women in Thailand
PubMed ID: 17215177
In obese women on a 1000 kcal/day diet, calcium HCA produced modestly greater short‑term weight and fat loss vs placebo.
- Efficacy of 12 weeks supplementation of a botanical extract-based weight loss formula on body weight, body composition and blood chemistry in healthy, overweight subjects--a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 17052970
Botanical extract formula including Garcinia reduced body fat percentage though not total weight—support for body composition changes.
- Efficacy and tolerability of an herbal formulation for weight management
PubMed ID: 23767862
Pooled/published data for a mangosteen‑containing herbal blend showed substantial, significant weight and waist losses (blend product).
- Efficacy and tolerability of a novel herbal formulation for weight management
PubMed ID: 23784895
8‑week RCT of a mangosteen‑containing blend found clinically significant weight loss and improved adiponectin (blend product).
- IQP-GC-101 reduces body weight and body fat mass: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 24797657
IQP‑GC‑101 (contains Garcinia cambogia) plus diet produced modest but significant extra weight and fat loss versus placebo.
- Efficacy and tolerability of Meratrim for weight management: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy overweight human subjects
PubMed ID: 27558585
Meratrim (contains mangosteen rind) produced ~5 kg weight loss and marked waist reduction vs placebo over 16 weeks—strong trial of a blend.
Metabolism (5)
- Efficacy and tolerability of Meratrim for weight management: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy overweight human subjects
PubMed ID: 27558585
Meratrim (includes mangosteen) produced weight loss and large triglyceride reductions—clinically meaningful metabolic effects (blend product).
- The effect of hydroxy citric acid supplementation with calorie-restricted diet on metabolic, atherogenic and inflammatory biomarkers in women with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35416190
HCA + calorie restriction in NAFLD showed modest changes in metabolic markers, but effects were limited and mixed.
- Evaluation of the pharmacotherapeutic efficacy of Garcinia cambogia plus Amorphophallus konjac for the treatment of obesity
PubMed ID: 18729243
Garcinia+konjac produced substantial reductions in total and LDL cholesterol versus placebo—strong metabolic lipid effect (multi‑ingredient).
- Hypolipemic effect of Garcinia cambogia in obese women
PubMed ID: 24133059
Garcinia treatment significantly lowered triglycerides in obese women—clear metabolic lipid benefit (no weight change).
- Efficacy and tolerability of an herbal formulation for weight management
PubMed ID: 23767862
Herbal blend containing mangosteen improved weight/BMI and adiponectin—metabolic biomarker changes (multi‑ingredient).
Detoxification (2)
- The Clinical Effect of a Propolis and Mangosteen Extract Complex in Subjects with Gingivitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 39275315
Oral propolis–mangosteen complex produced large reductions in crevicular inflammatory biomarkers indicating a strong local 'cleansing' anti‑inflammatory effect.
- Clinical and Immunological Efficacy of Mangosteen and Propolis Extracted Complex in Patients with Gingivitis: A Multi-Centered Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34444764
Oral mangosteen+propolis reduced gingival indices and crevicular IL‑6, supporting a gentle oral anti‑inflammatory/cleansing action.
Wellbeing (2)
- Evaluation of the Therapeutic Potential of Garcinia cambogia Alone or in Combination With Silodosin in the Management of LUTS/BPH: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 40209997
Garcinia extract improved LUTS/BPH measures (symptoms, PSA/prostate measures), suggesting a restorative effect on urologic physiological balance in men studied.
- The Clinical Effect of a Propolis and Mangosteen Extract Complex in Subjects with Gingivitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 39275315
Multicenter RCT (propolis–mangosteen) produced large, significant reductions in gingival inflammatory biomarkers — supports rebalancing local inflammation.
Vitality (2)
- Effect of a mangosteen dietary supplement on human immune function: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19697997
30‑day mangosteen product increased some T‑cell measures and lowered CRP in healthy middle‑aged adults—supports systemic vitality markers (complex product).
- Evaluation of Mangosteen juice blend on biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects: a pilot, dose finding study
PubMed ID: 19843321
Mangosteen juice blend produced dose‑dependent CRP reductions and modest BMI/body‑fat changes—pilot evidence of systemic benefit.
Daily comfort (1)
- The efficacy of adjunctive Garcinia mangostana Linn. (mangosteen) pericarp extract for bipolar depression: 24-week randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40637133
Improvements in depression/anxiety/functioning in bipolar depression imply a meaningful benefit to daily wellbeing for that clinical group.
Mood balance (1)
- The efficacy of adjunctive Garcinia mangostana Linn. (mangosteen) pericarp extract for bipolar depression: 24-week randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40637133
24‑week RCT in bipolar depression showed modest but statistically significant improvements in depression and anxiety scores versus placebo.
Skin appearance (1)
- Clinical efficacy of herbal extracts in treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris: an 8-week, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31424962
8‑week RCT with topical/oral herbal mix including mangosteen reduced acne lesion counts and local inflammatory markers — direct skin improvement evidence.
Appetite suppression (1)
- Short-term effects of a green coffee extract-, Garcinia c ambogia- and L-carnitine-containing chewing gum on snack intake and appetite regulation
PubMed ID: 27885554
Chewing gum with Garcinia, green coffee and L‑carnitine reduced snack intake and hunger in a short crossover trial (multi‑ingredient/gum format).
Energy & Fatigue (1)
- Combined extracts of Garcinia mangostana fruit rind and Cinnamomum tamala leaf supplementation enhances muscle strength and endurance in resistance trained males
PubMed ID: 30348185
Mangosteen-containing blend improved strength/endurance in resistance-trained men (likely energy/endurance effect; multi-herb formula).
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Products with Gamboge
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