Can You Take Garcinia Cambogia and Kava Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Both Garcinia Cambogia and Kava are associated with hepatotoxicity. Garcinia's hydroxycitric acid has been linked to liver injury in multi-ingredient supplements, while Kava causes hepatocellular damage.

How to arrange timing

Avoid combining. If using Garcinia for weight management, avoid adding other hepatotoxic supplements.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Lunsford KE et al., World J Gastroenterol 2016; Teschke R., Ann Intern Med 2010

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.