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flag Australia's TGA links Garcinia gummi-gutta to rare liver damage cases, urging consumers to stop use if symptoms appear.

flag Garcinia gummi-gutta, a weight loss supplement ingredient, has been linked to liver damage by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). flag In some rare cases, the rind's chemical compound, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), has caused liver injury severe enough to require liver transplants. flag The TGA has urged consumers to stop taking supplements containing Garcinia gummi-gutta if they experience symptoms associated with liver damage and seek medical advice. flag The agency is currently considering further regulatory action on the issue.

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