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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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Fran

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I have been taking regular hydroxycut for 5 days now - I can feel it is working amazingly well, but I am starting to feel nauseated every time I eat. I want it to curb my eating, but I don't want it to make me feel sick every time I eat. I am eating a lot less so I want to enjoy the food that I do put in my mouth! Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to help from feeling sick besides coming off the hydroxycut? I am trying to drink as much water as I can every day. posted Apr 18th, 2008 5:17 pm


BOO YAH!

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Hey Folks! I am back. I had lost four pounds in three days, when to Florida for 2 days, gained two pounds. SO my offical weight as of 04/18/08 is 212. I am 5' 9". I have learned that this pill benefits you greatly if you are moving around, or better yet, excerising. That is when your appetite is suppressed and the engery is great. Dont take it five hours before bed time or you'll never fall a sleep. HEY ERICA and SUNKYSD! I am with you honey! LET'S GET SEXIER 2GETHER! I plan on being more dedicated. I will be back week week with an update. You guys keep up the great work and lets stay motivated! MUCH LOVE! oh, and did you see the chick from the biggest loser? WOW! She lost an average of 7 pounds per week! GO FOR IT! If not for our vanity then for our health. posted Apr 18th, 2008 5:17 pm


Yo

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Well I have used Hydroycut for about 2 weeks and I can see the difference it just work. I only have a question what is the difference between the normal Hydroxycut and the hardcore? posted Apr 17th, 2008 7:11 am


Sunkysd

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Hey everyone! today is my firs day on hydroxycut Hardcore 4/16/08. So far I've noticed a definit increase in energy and a supression in appetite. hoping it will work for me. My starting weight is 241 and my target goal is to weigh at least 160 /150!!! I know its going to take a bit more than this pill to make it happen but i just figured it'll help give me the head start and boost i need to get started. Good luck to all!!! posted Apr 17th, 2008 7:11 am


Gina L.

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To the people who say it is a scam because anyone can lose weight with diet and exercise: some people find diet and exercise loathesome. If you combine that with a slow metabolism then that person is in an unfortunate position, healthwise. If a product can curb their appetite and give them more energy so they feel up to exercising, then that in itself is tremendously helpful. posted Apr 16th, 2008 10:12 am


Marc

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I've been taking Hydroxycut for almost 4 months now and it has worked for me. I've lost 10lbs and went from a size 40 to a size 36 in just 4 months!!! I have not drank sodas for over a year now and i play soccer on the weekends. During the week i lift weights 3 times per week. It is hard work but i truly believe that hydroxycut has helped me be where i am now. Although i have not reached my goal yet, i know i will very soon. I Highly recommend it! posted Apr 15th, 2008 8:33 pm


Anonymous

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Wake up people! This is a scam. Anybody can loose weight by drinking more water, exercising, and limiting their caloric intake. LOL, suckers! posted Apr 15th, 2008 2:26 pm


Goober

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Yeah so it's like 2:00am. I am supposed to be asleep. BUT unfortunately since I started this product, it seems impossible. At times, I even feel that my eyes are rolling into the back of my head. If you are reading this, I'm sorry. You must not be able to sleep either. posted Apr 15th, 2008 11:52 am


SAL

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So its been a week since i started taking hydroxycut. I lost 4 lbs this week :) I did cardio 3 times this week for 30 min and did strength 2 times. I love it! no side effects just make sure you drinks lots of water! posted Apr 15th, 2008 11:52 am


Goodstuff

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Have used hydroxycut for a week and lost 5 lbs. Only side effect was tryin to go to bed. But works great controls appetite, and gives you tons of energy. posted Apr 15th, 2008 11:52 am


mike

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I took hydroxycut and lost 120lbs. in 4 minutes! posted Apr 15th, 2008 11:52 am


Fran

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Good luck, Erica! I will race you - I started it yesterday (4/14) as well :) My starting weight is 282lbs. Last night was the first night in ages that I didn't have a sugar craving after dinner, so maybe it is affecting my appetite already. I hate exercise but I do have more energy than usual, plus the weather is finally warming up, so maybe I will be inclined to go walking in the evenings this week. posted Apr 15th, 2008 11:52 am


Erica

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Hi! everyone I've started taking HYDROXYCUT today 04/14/08 Monday I'll up-date next Monday!! Wish me luck!!! Starting Weight 250lbs posted Apr 14th, 2008 5:24 pm


matt

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I took it twice before, one with regular and once with Hyrdoxycut Hardcore. With the regular I only did a two week cycle and managed to lose 5 lbs, when i went off it I didn't gain any back. About two months later, I was training for soccer and decided I needed to lose more weight and build more muscle and fast so I decided to go with Hardcore. My workouts increased from 1.5 hours to 2.5-3 hours daily and I still felt energetic after. On the downside, I was very irritable at work and I was getting angry over little things, so I decided to cut myself off it after 3 weeks. I also didn't really lose all that much fat, just gained some nice muscle. If I needed to lose weight again I would highly recommmend the regular over hardcore. posted Apr 12th, 2008 4:37 pm


Nick

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Hydroxycut helped me break a plateau, and I limit my carbs, eat 3-5 times a day in smaller quantites, and when I do eat carbs, they're natural or low GI carbs. Don't rely on a pill off the shelf from Wal-Mart to do all the work for you. Alter your lifestyle and hope the pill gives you a bit of an edge. It helped me drop 6lbs in 2 weeks, but it won't safeguard you from getting fat again. It's an aid, not a miracle. posted Apr 11th, 2008 8:38 am


Natalie

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This product is not all that it's cracked up to be! I have been dieting for 13 weeks. I work out 7 days a week and eat a low carb, no sugar diet and barely lose a pound a week. It has done nothing to suppress my appetite and it gives me gas and often times diarrhea. It is also very expensive. I do not reccommend this product to anyone. Stick with diet and exercise to reach your weight loss goal. posted Apr 9th, 2008 9:34 pm


SAL

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I just started taking the pill today. So far I have noticed more energy but thats about it. No side effects yet. posted Apr 8th, 2008 10:36 pm


BOO YAH!

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I have tried a few appetite suppressants that did not work. A salesperson suggested Hydroxycut at a discounted price plus my first of the month 20%. SOLD! I had had tried it b4 with no results BUT I was not dieting OR excericising. Now that I am serious about tightening up these hips and thighs and have been mixing cardio and wieght training for the last month, she suggested that I try it again. For the price she offered, why not? Today is 04-08-08. I took one this morning b4 before breakfast I dived n2 my work out. not only did I survive Billy's Boot Camp Tae Bo, I hit my treadmill for 45 minutes, I love to eat (my job is stressful) I did not have to worry about portions because I was not interested in food, even after cooking dinner for my family. It took 2 weeks for me to lose 6 pounds on my own. Right now, I am 214. One week from today, I will let you know my progress. I am so excited! posted Apr 8th, 2008 10:19 pm


SAL

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I just started taking the pill today. So far I have noticed more energy but thats about it. No side effects yet. posted Apr 8th, 2008 10:19 pm


SAL

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I just started taking the pill today. So far I have noticed more energy but thats about it. No side effects yet. posted Apr 8th, 2008 2:15 pm



 

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