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Hydroxycut

One of the leading diet and weight loss supplements


BACKGROUND

Hydroxycut Recall after FDA Warning to Stop Using the Diet Pill

Once making headlines for containing a controversial herb, Ephedra, banned by the FDA, Hydroxycut now offers an Ephedra-free product that claims to increase metabolism and energy while curbing your appetite, cutting calories and maintaining blood sugar.

When Hydroxycut is combined with a diet and exercise regimen, the product claims to help users shed two-to-three times more weight that without. When taking Hydroxycut, it is suggested that users commit to consistent exercise and a low-calorie diet. Take Hydroxycut half-to-one hour prior to meals with eight ounces of water.

PRO
  • Increases energy
  • Control appetite
  • Burn calories
  • Lose up to 4.5 times more weight than with diet and exercise alone
  • Recipes and exercises available
  • Research studies available
CON
  • Hydroxycut Recall due to product association with death and liver damage
  • Must diet and exercise for Hydroxycut to work
  • Pills must be taken 30-60 minutes before meals which can be difficult if you don’t always eat at the same time
  • Contains caffeine
INGREDIENTS
  • Hydroxycitric Acid, extracted from tropical fruit and linked with liver problems
  • Calcium
  • Chromium
  • Potassium
  • Hydroxagen Plus
  • HydroxyTea
  • Caffeine
  • Green Tea extract
  • White Tea extract
  • Soy
ADMINISTRATION

Take two caplets with eight ounce of water as a dietary supplement 3 times per day approximately 30-60 minutes before each meal. Do not snack after dinner. Consume 10 eight ounce glasses of water per day. Do not take within five hours of bedtime. For best results, use Hydroxycut for eight weeks with a low-calorie diet and exercise program. For the first three days of the program, take one capsule three times per day. From day four beyond, take two capsules three times per day.

DIET and NUTRITION

There is no clear advice from Hydroxycut on an eating plan. You are encouraged to sticky to a healthy diet while taking the supplement. This kind of flexibility allows you to choose a plan of your liking.

For those with food allergies- Hydroxycut is a gluten-free product.

EXERCISE

No guidance provided.

CONCLUSION

ConsumerHealthDigest.com conducted research of 30 dietary supplements. Scoring 3 on a scale of 1-5 for metabolism enhancement, weight-loss potential and ingredient control and 4 on a scale of 1-5 for appetite suppression, Hydroxycut ranked number 11.

Common Misspellings

Hydroxy Cut, Hydroxicut, hydroxcut, hydroxycut.com, hydroxy-cut, hydrox-cut,


Related Diets: Akavar, Alli, Hoodia P57, HOT-ROX, Hydrox-Slim, Hydroxycut Instant Drink Packets, Trimspa X32


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Wikipedia

Hydroxycut is a nutritional supplement marketed by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., designed to help consumers lose weight. It is sold at conventional retailers, such as GNC and Wal-Mart, online retailers such as and , and through direct television marketing.



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Bob

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heathermarie517: Muscle weighs more that fat...if you are losing inches, that is what you want posted Dec 18th, 2008 7:04 pm


Eric

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took this stuff this past summer, basically would eat very little and work out ran hardcore lost about 50 lbs in 4 months. I am back to eating normal and not taking it and am maintaining wieght just fine posted Dec 17th, 2008 9:43 pm


Ailene

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So it's day 7 now and I'm really pleased with how everything is going.  I don't feel shakey or feel like my heart is racing like some of these reviews say... I haven't had ANY side effects...guess I'm one of the lucky ones... it works really well at curbing your appetite because I pretty much have to force myself to eat... I just don't get hungry.... just make sure to drink plenty of water... also... something that's been working really well for me is... I take the pills before I have to do some kind of exercise.... for instance, I do a 45 min tae bo video in the morning... so I take the pills do my video and then eat my breakfast which I've been drinking a slimfast protein shake with 2% milk and half a banana (in it)...... then later on if I'm going to go to the store or walk to the school to pick up my nephews I I'll take the pills and then do that before having my lunch.... IDK that's what's working for me... plus I work out for about 2-3 hours every night.... 1 hour of cardio.... weight lifting... stretching... and resistance training.... I started @ 175 and I'm at 166 now.... 9 LBS in 7 days.... pretty good.... posted Dec 17th, 2008 6:51 am


Madison

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I started hydroxycut Friday 12. I feel awake and better then before, because before I took the pill I always felt tired and did want to exercise or even eat right. Now I fell like it is working and I feel like I'm loosing inches, but not pounds though. How come? posted Dec 16th, 2008 2:36 pm


ilrslr3

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Ok took the pills for 5 day's 1 pill a day first couple of days I lost 2lbs then by Thursday my chest was hurting like bad heartburns; so I have to stop if you can tolerate the caffeine I can see this working for you even the little time I was on it I did not have an appetite for anything; My husban is still taking them with no side affects though. posted Dec 16th, 2008 12:51 pm


Severely Affected

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I took it for a day and a half and was rushed to the doctor with an irregular and extremely rapid heart beat, leading to a severe panic attack because of all the caffeine! I'm sure it works for most, but just be very careful if you suffer from panic attacks, because what I experienced with my irregular heartbeat, was something I never want to go through again and would hate to think someone else would! It was the scariest thing! So just make sure you know what your body can and can't handle!!! Good luck to everyone who it doesn't affect!!! :) posted Dec 16th, 2008 3:32 am


Ailene

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I've been using it for four days and have already lost 7 pounds... I started @ 175 and I'm @ 168... just 38 more pounds until i reach my goal!!! posted Dec 15th, 2008 3:53 pm


Grace

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I like it alot, I lose 2 pounds within 4 days. posted Dec 15th, 2008 8:45 am


Holli Griffin

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I've taken all of the different Hydroxycuts. I was very pleased with the Hardcore. I took it daily with a colon cleanser & ate 3 meals(Special K & Lean Cusine & reasonable dinner) & two snacks (like yogurt or banana). Switched to Slenda & had absolutely wonderful results in two weeks! I had to stop taking it because if you don't take it before meals it makes you feel awful & my eating habits were no longer able to be that regular. Now Im a fatty. But i definitely recommend!!! posted Dec 15th, 2008 4:16 am


Skinnier than u

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I love it Ive been using it a week and I am more energized than ever 3 people at my jobn have taken it and its great !! posted Dec 13th, 2008 3:21 pm


maryjane

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wow. I've been researching this product for the last couple days cuz I dont want to be crazy hyper since i have a daughter to take care of. I feel like the way to go is one pill three times per day...tomorrow I'm marching my fat ass to walgreens and getting some.



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the people dudes who have lost inches but not lbs. I wonder if its due to the lean muscle you gain from the ingredients and excersise?? idk...i'l find out for myself, tho I'm glad i found this site posted Dec 11th, 2008 1:07 am


esmy

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I first used this in january through march along with diet and excercise. I lost a total of 65 pounds and have managed to keep the weight off. I just bought this again two weeks ago and already lost another 10 pounds. posted Dec 10th, 2008 7:05 pm


Danielle

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I about passed out using these pills! I hated them! posted Dec 9th, 2008 2:43 pm


MEL

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I USED this in May and lost 10 lbs. in two weeks. The regular dose of 2 pills before meals 3 times a day is too much. So, I only take 1 pill 3 times a day before meals. It really has worked for me and I just started it again Sunday. So far a lot of energy but from experience, I know it takes about 3-4 days to get started. In may i didnt notice changes until the end of the 1st week and it was about 7 lbs. I stopped taking it then because I met my goal and the side effects were a bit disturbing. I had pounding heartbeats and extremely bad headaches BUT I definitely suggest this for short term weight loss or to ump-start a weight loss plan overall. posted Dec 9th, 2008 9:59 am


ilrslr3

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Just took my first pill today, I only took 1 don't want to over due it with the caffeine, I am a little sensitive to caffeine (headaches). But I need the suppressant hope it work's I wll check in next week 12-15-08 to give you an update:-) posted Dec 8th, 2008 1:32 pm


butter

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i have the powder stuff you put in your drink. i just started using it and haven't seen any difference other than the energy i got. i dont like the flavored water so i just eat the powder and drink alot of water. the onlt down side ive witnessed so far was the fact i cant sleep. i only take it 2 times a day before meals. and i dont know if its working yet. i started a gym membership so i guess we'll find out if it helps soon enough. posted Dec 7th, 2008 11:17 pm


Pretty Girl

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I've been taking Hyroxycut for 4 days now and i still weigh the same!!! I know someone taking another diet suppliment and has lost 10lbs in 5 days! i'm so jealous...i mean the energy is good but c'mon people..whats up? posted Dec 5th, 2008 11:38 am


heathermarie517

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So, it's been over 4 weeks, horrible weightloss results--2.5 lbs. with total revamp of diet, a ton of water, and kick-bootie work-outs---, but the energy and appetite suppressent are good. I only have a few more pills, and not sure if I want to buy another bottle. The point was for me to lose weight. I can see the inches moving, but the scale is not. Bummed, because I feel like if I were doing my regiment withought HC my results would have been much, much better. posted Dec 5th, 2008 3:21 am


Chester

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Well, i used this stuff and it worked for me.. for real! great result. I went from 36 to 32. I used it for almost 3 months, but i had to stop it because i was not getting the same result as in the beginning, and because i read that too much caffeine in your body is harmful. I've been off of it for 1 month or so. DO YOU GUYS THINK IT'D WORK AS IN THE FIRST TIME IF I TRY A SECOND CYCLE? posted Dec 5th, 2008 3:11 am


Brandon Sa nchez

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I tried hyd and lost 28 pounds in two months. thx guys. eat that Jenny Craig.. posted Dec 4th, 2008 11:18 pm



 

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