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Hydroxycut
One of the leading diet and weight loss supplements
BACKGROUND
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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,
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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.
User Feedback
(Page 32 of 40, 786 total comments)Natalie
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 pmSAL
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 pmBOO YAH!
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 pmSAL
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 pmSAL
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 pmbleaux
i love hydroxycut. I know a lot of people are asking about sideeffect...the worst I've had was some naseua(sp?) during the first few days of taking it.If you've ever been pregnant, it's like a mild version of morning sickness. But after a few days of consistently taking hydroxycut, it goes away. The results are worth it!
posted Apr 8th, 2008 9:34 amwannatrybutscared
This was recommended to me by a guy so is in great shape and cut like a fireman. I want to try but what do you do once you stop taking it. Does the weight pile right back on? Not looking forward to spending $50 for that! I am 5'7 and 160 lbs and have a nice curvy shape. I only want to lose 10-15lbs in time for my vacation at the end of next month. I already eat heathily, work out 4 days a wk and drink lots of water. I've lost on my own before by increasing the water but I'm 40 now and it's seems to not work this time.
posted Apr 7th, 2008 8:09 pmSteven
I am an Avid Hydroxycut Hardcore User. I am 18 and my starting weight was 325lbs and now im down to 278lbs. YOU SHOULD BE TAKING A GREAT MULTIVITAMIN when taking this pill, these pills dehydrate your body and you will need to replenish your nutrients. Drink a gallon of water a day, do cardio 30-45 minutes a day, also and do a light workout....as far as the when you should take them, you should take them 30 minutes BEFORE eating meals, and 30 minutes BEFORE excercising, if you feel sick when excercising drink more water...but it is a good pill, you will defiently get more energy, but dont take it within 4 hours of going to sleep. This is a great product and i would recommend it to anyone, BUT you HAVE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! if you have any questions ask your GNC sales rep and they will tell you everything about it.
posted Apr 7th, 2008 8:09 pmAllison
I only took one pill yesterday and went over and beyonid my normal workout routine I had endless energy and i felt great! I am the single mother of two small babies and was always tired now I have more energy and feel better not so t ired
posted Apr 7th, 2008 12:38 pmFISHER39
I want to start taking hydroxycut again. But this time I want to exercise more with them. Is that a good idea.
posted Apr 7th, 2008 12:38 pm1985Shorty
I am 22 yrs old turning 23 this 2008 yr. I have two children & have gained some weight through the yrs after my second child. I am really short standing at 4'11' weighing 130 lbs- not quite the ideal wheight for a short gal. I started taking Hydroxycut on 4/1/08 & I hope this product helps me shed the couple of pounds I want to loose to be a hot mommy... I will keep you readers posted of how is going for me.
posted Apr 5th, 2008 6:58 amSAL
I was thinking about taking hydroxycut. I'm 21, 5'7 and weigh 145. I really want to look more fit though so I think this will help. I am worried about taking it with taking other medications. I take birth control for irregular periods and antibiotics for acne.Will taking hydroxycut and the other medications be safe? Any which one should I take? I know there are many differnt types like womens, caffine-free etc.... Can anyone help?
posted Apr 3rd, 2008 8:41 pmanonomys
I'm 16, 5'8, and 180lbs! My weight is distributed evenly so therefore, i don't look heavy. But i feel very unconfortable with myself. I have tried amny different diets and have a hard time sticking to them. I'm not sure if Hydroxycut is right for me. i go to school and then straight to work. So i don't really have time for excersice. BUT i do step arobics and teabo in p.e. Is this considered enough exercise? IS my age a problem?
posted Apr 3rd, 2008 2:25 pmno name
I play lacrosse in college, and i would like to use hydroxycut to lose about 10 lbs but wasnt sure if i could do it if i worked out as frequently as we do. What do yall think?
posted Apr 3rd, 2008 9:16 amtina
I'm trying it, 45 yrs old, 136lbs, 5'4". My firtst impression is that it sounds like the quick weight loss is water weight. That's always what happens first. real fat loss is slower and more gradual. It's just not possible to lose pounds of fat in a matter of days. If the side effects get too bothersome, I'm quitting it.
posted Apr 2nd, 2008 9:49 amSilverBlue
I just started taking Hydroxycut (regular). I am female, 21 yrs, 5'4 132lbs, exercise 4-5x week for atleast an hour (strength training 3x wk, + cardio). Been exercising since early Feb. I lost like 2lbs, then gained it back (could be muscle). I try really hard to eat healthy (about 75% of the time). I crave things all the time. And I always think about food lol. I think I hit a plateau and needed the extra push. (I also stopped drinking soda like months ago) Day 1, 1 pill in the morning, hour of workout; 1 pill at lunch -- ate healthy throughout the day (skipped dinner dosage). Drank lots of water, no side affects.. just a little queasy in the morning, but it went away. appetite suppressed. Slept fine. Day 2, 1 pill in morning, exercised, 1 at lunch and 1 at dinner (4:30pm) Ate pretty healthy. I drank a ton of water. Ate dinner around 6-7pm and Im still full. WOW. + no side affects. Havent weighed myself yet. I usually go by how my jeans fit =) And I really wanna lose my love handles. ew. I'll update later.
posted Apr 2nd, 2008 7:00 ammeka baby
i agree ^^^^^^
posted Apr 1st, 2008 4:35 pmAnonomys
I hope this works....gotta look cute for the summer...
posted Apr 1st, 2008 10:04 amMarcin
HaHa Well got you know if its working great if you stopd eatin g bad and drinking soda which is probably the reason why you got fat...maybe try eating right and see what happens and then take hydroxycut
posted Mar 29th, 2008 8:08 pmStacey
I used hydroxycut in the pass and it worked really really. I didnt even eat better. I hate the same foods but just not eating that much any more. I was working as a tow truck driver and taking the pills at the same time and it made me sweat a lot. I think its the best one out there. I have went with other pills before but it was nothing. the only side effect that i really had was the face heart beat. But after awhile you cant even really tell anymore. I just went back and got a bottle last night so i can start back on it. This is def not a fake. Best one out there so far. Thank you
posted Mar 26th, 2008 9:39 am