Can You Take Garcinia Cambogia and Ephedra Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Both Garcinia Cambogia and Ephedra (Ma Huang) have been linked to hepatotoxicity in weight-loss supplements. Their combination in thermogenic products may increase liver injury risk.

How to arrange timing

Avoid combining, especially in weight-loss formulas. Both substances have been subjects of FDA safety warnings related to supplement-induced liver injury.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Lunsford KE et al., World J Gastroenterol 2016; LiverTox (NIH/NLM)

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.