A) Select one claim from the background section of this assignment. Discuss whether you are in support of or against the claim and why. b) Explain the evidence you used from either article to support your argument about the claim.

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.

explanation:

daily refers to frequency, like weekly or monthly. take this medicine twice daily, once in the morning and again at bedtime. on a daily basis there refers to everyday life, to one's normal or usual behavior, activity, routine, or schedule, to the quotidien.