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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 33 of 40, 786 total comments)Mike F
I have been on Hydroxycut Hardcore for 3 months. Started out at 220lbs. now I am 196lbs. Cuting portions and elimanating sodas has help too.
posted Mar 26th, 2008 9:39 amMissi
3/25/08 I started hydroxycut on Sunday. I feel like I have a little more energy than I used to and I am hardly ever hungry. I am having trouble sleeping at night though. The latest I take my last pill is 5:00 and I don't go to bed until 10:00. I don't know if it's because of the hydroxycut or stress. But other than that it seems good so far. Hopefully by next week I'll see a difference.
posted Mar 25th, 2008 8:31 pmchristina
To val - Hydroxycut is only for people who wants to lose at least 40 or more lbs to actual see results. all u need to do is run for a week or 2 and the weight will burn right off. Didi - Being 16 and taking this pill, you really need to consult with your doctor. ok back to me ;D UPDATE!!! 3-24-08 : I've been on the pills on and off for 3 weeks and so far i lost 11 lbs. At first you start losing your water weight and you see the inches shrink. but I didnt see any pounds leaving. but after being off hydroxycut for a week and weighin myself yesterday, i dropped 11 lbs. I went off it for a week because i saw tiny hairs growing under my chin and i got scared. i waxed it and im gonna go back on it to see if it was the pill that was the problem. Other than that, im barely hungry, im energetic, always in the gym 6 times a week. update you later <3
posted Mar 24th, 2008 6:40 pmjake.o
hydroxycut is not for everyone.. it may not agree with some people.. if you are getting side effects, stop taking it! try something else..
posted Mar 24th, 2008 8:35 amAlex
I've been an on and off hydroxycut user for a year now and I must say that this product does work. At first I was very skeptical because I normally don't trust pills but at a certain point in my life I became desperate and decided to pop these bad boys. Overall I lost 60 lbs over the span of 5 months. I ate right and exercised my ass off daily. For those of you afraid of the side effects, I wouldn't worry too much. The only ones I experienced was having trouble falling asleep and a little bit of constipation but that was probably due to lack of fiber in my diet. Don't be afraid to use them because any fear you have right now you will soon forget. But... be careful of the Hydroxycut farts.... they are deadly.
posted Mar 23rd, 2008 6:53 pmLindsay
i just started taking the product i feel that it does make u less hungry b/c b4 i couldn't stop eating now i dont even really think of food as i did b4 but my question is i take other thing like one a day womens and fish oils and this green tea stuff i don't take them all the same time but i'm still wondering if its bad to take them all the same day????/
posted Mar 22nd, 2008 7:13 pmJake
I'm on the second time of day four and i have knowist that i have more energy and my stomach is getting smaller even this earily i haven't look at the scale yet and i goona in 2 weeks. i just got back to doing my work out and i am doing much more reps and stuff like that. i am doing 150 crunchs a day. the funny thing is that i like the taste of the pills when i take them i'm like yum and then the go down my throat really easily and even when i'm taking two pills
posted Mar 22nd, 2008 7:13 pmDiDi
i just started last night. i had so much energy and i didnt even have the urge to cheat at all and thats my biggest problem. Im so excited to continue this product.. BUT i just turned 16. is this bad for my age?
posted Mar 22nd, 2008 12:10 pmVal
I am trying to lose 5lbs. I have been eating healty and going to the gym about 4x a week, but see no real results. Will this pill work for me?
posted Mar 19th, 2008 2:12 pmAshley
I just started Hydroxycut after 3 family members and a friend raved about it. I tried Slimquick first and noticed my water weight went down, but this works so much better. In the first 3 days i already lost 4 lbs. I write down everything I eat and the calories. I haven't had any side effects and the caffine does not bother me. I work at a well known coffee shop so instead of the espresso pick me up I get it from the pills. I only recommend this for those who use it safely and eat a balanced diet and do some sort of activity throughout the day. After going through many life changing events in the last year I have gained 30 lbs and only need to lose 47 more to go!
posted Mar 17th, 2008 5:07 pmDerrick
3/17/08 - Just bought the Hydroxycut Hardcore today. Took the first pill in the afternoon and ready to hit the gym tonight... will update on how it goes. I've been working out (wieghts and cardio), eating healthy but just hit a plateau at 193.... target is 175. Hope this works!
posted Mar 17th, 2008 5:07 pmanonymous
does anyone know if this affects your reproductive harmones?
posted Mar 17th, 2008 8:59 amPatel
I Have been Using this product for while and i can tell u this that it works better than other products. U can Multiply the effects by double if you work out hardcore
posted Mar 13th, 2008 9:56 amgiselle
I hope this works! I'm going to start tomorrow!!! I only have about 10 pounds left... I'm 5'8" and started at 167 and am currently at 150, I work out 5-6 days a week and watch my caloric intake! BUT I have hit a plateau. I'm ALWAYS hungry, I don't know if it's from the hour and a half-two hours of exercise 5-6 days/week or what! But I really hope this stuff helps me reach my goal... Keeping my fingers crossed and my mind on track!
posted Mar 12th, 2008 9:08 amDawn
If your already going to gym 5x a week, doing both weights and cardio, along with eating healthy foods, will this product make a difference?
posted Mar 11th, 2008 10:20 amMichelle
Been taking the pill since 3/3/08. I don't exercise a LOT, but we also bought a Wii and I've been playing Wii sports in the evening with my family. Appetite definately suppressed! I have more energy. I pretty much only drink water as a rule anyway, but I'm definately thirstier and have to keep water with me at all times. No signifigant side effects and in the one week I've been taking it I've lost 5 lbs.
posted Mar 11th, 2008 10:20 am~Michelle is back~
I used it for 2 weeks. Just ain't working for me! Good luck to you.
posted Mar 11th, 2008 10:20 amSamantha
I just bought my hydroxycut, and I'm stoked to use it, I am just wondering, if I'm too hyped up to sleep after using it durng the day... can I take my perscribed sleeping pills...?
posted Mar 11th, 2008 10:20 amtom
its great
posted Mar 9th, 2008 9:00 pmKim
I love this product. I've been on Weight Watchers for 5 weeks, losing less than a pound a week, even with exercising. I added hydroxycut to my regimin and I have the energy to work out longer and I'm more energetic. I haven't weighed myself yet, I'm saving that as a treat for Friday. Everyone on WW disagrees with my usage, but I don't care. I don't get dizzy or jumpy and I sleep well at night. I think the secret to avoiding that is LOTS of water and not taking it 4-6 hrs before you go to bed.
posted Mar 8th, 2008 6:01 pm