Garcinia gummi-gutta

The fruit of this tropical tree is used. It contains hydroxycitric acid (Hydroxycut),  lactones acid and anthocyanins. Unproven properties are: satiating, slimming. ^{(Fassina 2015, Chuah 2013, Onakpoya 2011)}

At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found.

Scientific evidence has clearly shown a lack of effectiveness as lipid-lowering or slimming agent ^{(de Lira 2008)} and a potential toxicity whenever abused ^{(AESAN 2019)}. Cases of severe liver toxicity have been reported. ^{(Corey 2015, Kaswala 2014, Lobb 2009)} and Serotonin toxicity. ^{(Lopez 2014)}

A low-calorie diet along with moderate exercise is preferable. Many women who breastfeed their infants regain the weight they had prior to pregnancy sooner than those who do not.

Precautions when taking plant preparations ^{(Anderson 2017, Powers 2015, Posadzki 2013, Efferth 2011, Kopec 1999, Hsu 1995)}:

• Make sure they are from a reliable source: poisonings have occurred due to confusion of one plant with another with toxic properties ^{(Hsu 1995)}, poisonings due to containing heavy metals extracted from the soil, and food poisoning due to contamination with bacteria or fungi. ^{(Anderson 2017)}
• Do not take in excess; follow the recommendations of expert phytotherapy professionals. “Natural” products are not good in any quantity: plants contain active substances from which much of our traditional pharmacopoeia has been obtained and can cause poisoning or act as endocrine disruptors if consumed in quantity or for an exaggerated time because they contain phytoestrogens. ^{(Powers 2015, Zava 1998)}