- Dose: 130 mg per capsule
- Standardization: 50% HCA (about 65 mg)
- Evidence in people: Mixed; small short-term differences
- Part of a five-ingredient formula, 658 mg per capsule in total
| Fact | From the SodaSlim label |
|---|---|
| Dose per capsule | 130 mg |
| Source | Garcinia cambogia fruit |
| Standardization | 50% HCA (about 65 mg) |
| Label role | Appetite and satiety support |
| Evidence in people | Mixed; small short-term differences |
What is Garcinia Extract?
Garcinia extract comes from the fruit of the Garcinia cambogia tree (now often called Garcinia gummi-gutta), a tropical fruit used in cooking in parts of South and Southeast Asia. The compound of interest is hydroxycitric acid, or HCA, and the SodaSlim extract is standardized to 50% HCA, so one 130 mg capsule contains roughly 65 mg of HCA if the percentage applies to the full amount.
Of the five ingredients, garcinia is the one most closely tied to the label's craving control and satiety claim.
What the research shows
Researchers have looked at HCA for two ideas: that it may affect appetite, and that it may influence how the body makes fat. A well-known review of randomized trials found that people taking garcinia lost slightly more weight than those on placebo, on the order of under a kilogram over several weeks, and the authors questioned whether that was clinically meaningful. Other trials found no difference. Many studies also used larger daily HCA amounts than one capsule provides.
The honest summary is mixed and modest. It is best seen as one possible piece of a routine, not a driver of results.
Safety and who should be careful
There are uncommon case reports of liver injury linked to garcinia-containing products, often multi-ingredient ones, so people with liver disease, who drink heavily or who take medicines processed by the liver should ask a clinician first. HCA may also affect blood sugar, so people who use diabetes medicine should be cautious. Stop use and seek care for yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine or persistent stomach pain.
How it fits in the formula
SodaSlim combines five named ingredients at 130 to 138 mg each. Garcinia Extract is one of them. See the full ingredient breakdown for the whole panel and how the formula is meant to work. Other ingredient pages: Green Coffee Bean Extract, Raspberry Ketone, Caffeine Anhydrous, Green Tea Extract.
Frequently asked questions
What does 50% HCA mean?
About half of the extract is hydroxycitric acid, roughly 65 mg per 130 mg capsule.
Does garcinia suppress appetite?
Some trials suggest a small effect and others none. Evidence is mixed.
Is garcinia safe for the liver?
Rare liver injury reports exist. If you have liver disease or take liver-processed medicines, ask a clinician first.
Sources and further reading
General background from government and reference sources. They describe the ingredients and supplement safety in general, not SodaSlim itself, which has no published clinical trial.