Which of the following is a warning sign of quackery? * O The promised results seem too good to be true.
O Someone claims that a product is one of many methods for treating a health problem.
O A product is said to help one specific ailment.
O A product contains common ingredients.

garcinia cambogia became popular worldwide after being featured on the dr. oz show in 2012.

it is a small, green fruit, shaped like a pumpkin.

the skin of the fruit contains hydroxycitric acid (hca). this is the active ingredient in garcinia cambogia extract, which is marketed as a diet pill.

how it works: animal studies show that it can inhibit a fat-producing enzyme in the body and increase levels of serotonin, potentially to reduce cravings (1, 2trusted source).

effectiveness: one study with 130 people compared garcinia against a dummy pill. there was no difference in weight or body fat percentage between groups.

a 2011 review that looked at 12 studies on garcinia cambogia found that, on average, it caused weight loss of about 2 pounds (0.88 kg) over several weeks.

side effects: there are no reports of serious side effects, but some reports of mild digestive problems.

hypoglycemia is a common condition that can affect the quality of life of people with diabetes and their families. it is important to know the symptoms and the means to treat it, as well as the causes and the measures to be taken to prevent it.

liquid or gel-shaped glucose quickly raises blood sugar and stimulates energy - no need to chew.

each sachet contains 15g of fast-acting glucose (d-glucose), as reccomanded.