What It Actually Is
Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit; its rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the compound typically extracted and standardized for supplement use.
What Research Generally Shows
Garcinia and HCA have a genuinely mixed research record — some studies show modest appetite and weight benefits, while others, including some larger trials, show no significant effect versus placebo.
On The Dose
130mg at 50% HCA is below the 500mg+ doses used in some of the more frequently cited studies, meaning this amount may not fully replicate those specific results.
