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Garcinia Cambogia Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ZenVita Formulas

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Capsule Category: Botanical With Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Garcinia Cambogia against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Garcinia Cambogia is a dietary supplement by ZenVita Formulas with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 760 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Garcinia Cambogia Complex, Potassium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Garcinia Cambogia by ZenVita Formulas

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Evidence for Intended Use
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Not assessable

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Ingredient Transparency
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
Known Interaction Concern
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Garcinia, Potassium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 761 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Safety Information
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Garcinia Cambogia, straight from the product label.

Brand ZenVita Formulas
Barcode (UPC) X000G4UP2T
Net contents 120 Natural Capsule(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 24, 2020
DSLD ID 214169
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Garcinia Cambogia by ZenVita Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
X000G4UP2T
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium75 mg2%
Garcinia Cambogia Complex600 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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General Statements

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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1 capsule 3 to 4 times daily on an empty stomach with 8 oz of water 30 to 60 minutes before a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed 4 capsules per day.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 years of age, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a health care professional before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 years of age, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a health care professional before using this or any dietary supplement.

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place, avoid excessive heat.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose treat, cure, or mitigate any disease.

Formulation

Gluten free. Made with Non-GMO ingredients.

Maximum strength.

Pure and Potent Supports Fat Loss Supports Appetite Control Helps inhibit Fat Production

Zero hormones, antibiotics, preservatives, soy, wheat, yeast, wheat, artificial ingredients/flavors.

Formula

With 95% HCA.

Premium natural ingredients.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Garcinia Cambogia by ZenVita Formulas label

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Garcinia Cambogia label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Garcinia Cambogia by ZenVita Formulas

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
75 mg per serving Form: Potassium Gluconate

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...

Potassium monograph & interactions

Garcinia Cambogia Complex

Interacts with
704 drugs
600 mg per serving Form: Garcinia cambogia extract

Garcinia is a tropical fruit whose rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), widely marketed for weight loss and appetite control. The scientific eviden...

Garcinia Cambogia Complex monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Garcinia Cambogia by ZenVita Formulas Drug Interactions

Garcinia Cambogia contains 2 ingredients, and 2 of them have known drug interactions. Altogether they interact with 760 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Garcinia Cambogia Complex 704
Potassium 62

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Garcinia Cambogia interact with 760 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 2 ingredients in Garcinia Cambogia interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Garcinia Cambogia Complex Potassium

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Garcinia Cambogia Complex4 drug types · 704 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
HCA inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro. The inhibitory effect seems to be greater in platelets extracted from diabetic subjects than non-diabetic subjects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
HCA reduces fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels in animal models, theoretically by delaying glucose absorption. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
There have been reports of acute hepatitis with elevated liver enzymes associated with garcinia, when taken alone or in combination with other ingredients. Case reports collected from the Drug Induced Liver Injury Network suggest this risk may be greater in people who carry the HLA B*35:01 allele.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Serotonergic Drugs

Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
In one report, a patient experienced serotonin syndrome after taking garcinia extract (60% hydroxycitric acid) 1000 mg daily in combination with escitalopram 20 mg, which had been taken for a year. The patient was switched to sertraline 50 mg daily and again experienced serotonin syndrome.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Garcinia Cambogia Complex full monograph & interactions

Potassium3 drug types · 62 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)

Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Garcinia Cambogia, from the product label.

ZenVita Formulas

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Name
ZenVita Formulas
Street Address
1253 S. Beretania St. #1602
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96814
Phone Number
1-866-327-1338
Web Address
www.zenvitaformulas.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Garcinia Cambogia by ZenVita Formulas: Common Questions

Does Garcinia Cambogia by ZenVita Formulas interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Garcinia Cambogia has a known interaction with 760 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Garcinia Cambogia contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.

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The Full Monographs Behind Garcinia Cambogia’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Potassium

Interacts with 62 drugs

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...

Read the full Potassium monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Garcinia

Interacts with 704 drugs

Garcinia is a tropical fruit whose rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), widely marketed for weight loss and appetite control. The scientific evidence is weak and mixed, with most studies...

Read the full Garcinia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Garcinia Cambogia's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 56 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Potassium 12 references
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