Garcinia (Fat or Fiction)?

This topic I would like your input on; the OTC/mail order vitamins that make you "Lose 2 sizes before the month is Over".  

First it was, Garcinia Cambogia, now it's Garcinia Lean Xtreme & Nature Renew Cleanse, supposedly going to help you lose a tone of weight, without changing your diet or exercise regimen.
I personally have used Garcinia Cambogia & Green Coffee Bean, for quite a while and have little results.

• "When Garcinia Lean Xtreme was combined with Nature Renew Cleanse, the subjects saw an additional 49% reduction in fat loss along with a further 4.6% reduction in overall bodyweight".
• (Healthy living website).
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• I'm going to blame this on "MENOPAUSE", which I believe is the Devil in my Belly, not allowing me to lose weight.  I work out 3 times a week and try to watch my carb & sugar intake.
• I have lost 11 pounds since Thanksgiving, but that was including the 4 pounds I put on during that Holiday.
• So, if any of my followers try the combined Dynamic duo above, please keep me posted on your results.  Have a great Valentines Day (not too much Chocolate!) 
• Candy

Natural remedies Vs Estrogen tablets.

Around their mid-forties, women's bodies gradually start making less of the female sex hormone estrogen.  

Estrone is widespread throughout the body. It is the main estrogen present after menopause. (webMD)

Our monthly periods become less regular and eventually stop completely. One has reached menopause when she has had her last period. The word "menopause" might be misleading because it is not a "pause," but an ending. Women can no longer get pregnant after menopause. The average age of menopause is 51. But it is also normal at a much younger or older age.

Premature menopause is menopause that happens before the age of 40 — whether it is natural or induced. 

I started taking estrogen when I was 40 (when the hot flashes began), I am now 52, and have been off Estrogen for two months.  The hot flashes have returned, but not as severe as in the past.  I have started an Herbal regimen "Black Cohosh", I only take 2 a day, one in the morning and one before I go to sleep at night (when hot flashes are more prominent).  

Be careful when taking Prescription drugs for a long period of time, the side effects may be severe!

Keep working out & eating healthy!!

Later PEEPS,

Candy