Hydroxycut
One of the leading diet and weight loss supplements
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
No guidance provided.
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.
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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 10 of 40, 786 total comments)meriDEATH
well, the first week i used hydroxycut i lost 6 lbs. i was doing billy blank's ab bootcamp workouts. you definitely have to work out.
posted Feb 13th, 2009 2:23 pmi really dont eat much anyway, one meal a day usually. i didnt even drink that much water.
but lately i've gotten lazy. i havent been doing the exercises, so i havent been wasting the pills. hopefully ill get motivated again.
good news is, i havent gained any weight back. i've actually lost 3 more pounds, but i dont know if it was the hydroxycut or just me.
but i just wanted to note, i got the caffeine-free kind. and im 20 years old. the first couple of times i used it, i did get hyper (but that happens a lot anyway), and for a while it did make my heart race. so... be aware of that.
Sarah
so I switched to the caffeine free hydroxycut pills and so far no side effects! On the other ones with caffeine I could not sleep at night and only after 2 days. But does this caffeine free one work as well?? and do I have to keep taking them once I get the weight off?? help
posted Feb 13th, 2009 1:14 pmNiCoLe
nala i've been taking it since last sat. and i only lost 2-3 pounds. . . .one pound comes and goes, hopefully it works. . .i have NO idea how some people are losing 5-6 pounds in a week, i think its harder for me cuz i've been changing my lifestyle for a few months now with exercise and diet before i even took the pill. . .so i think those people might have drasticly changed their eating and stuff when they started taking the pills?? i dont know. . .if yall read this then i would love to know what yall did as far as your eating habits and workouts!! any imput helps!!. . . . . .. so far though i think it is helping. . . . we will see
posted Feb 13th, 2009 12:46 pmNala
I started Hydroxycut this past Sunday (it's Thursday now) and I think I've lost only 1 lb. It's a little disappointing after reading so many customer reviews where people are losing 6 lbs in a week and all.
posted Feb 12th, 2009 1:56 pmI've been taking 3 a day (morning, afternoon & evening), eating more healthfully (only water, no soda, no candy or sweets, trying not to eat after 8pm, smaller portions, more veggies/fruits, etc.) and exercising for about 45 minutes a day on my elliptical, burning about 250 calories. I've been eating right & exercising for about 3 weeks now, before I starting taking the Hydroxycut.
And only 1 lb??? Really? What am I doing wrong? Argh! This is so friggin' frustrating! Any feedback would be awesome.
Thanks! :)
Sarah
so far so good...second day and I figured out that if I ate within 30 mins that I don't have the jitters..we'll see how it goes.
posted Feb 12th, 2009 12:46 pmJill
I started drinking the Hydroxycut supplements 5 days ago, 2 times a day. No jitters, definite change in appetite. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water each day. Working out 5 days a week - alternating cardio and strength training. I am only going to weigh myself once a week, and will take my measurements at the same time. The scale is only one measure of success - inches are critical.
posted Feb 12th, 2009 12:01 pmSarah
Just started taking Hydroxycut drinks today...feel a lil jittery...hope it goes away. I do have more energy for the gym and had a better workout after taking hydroxycut.......I'm hoping this will work. I work out 3-4 times a week doing 45 mins of cardio and then resistance. I'm at 167lbs right now and would love to be at 130...we'll see...I'll keep you posted :o)
posted Feb 11th, 2009 12:25 pmPRINCESSMARY
well feb 6th completed my first month on hydroxcut, i lost 12 lbs, i did exercise rounghly 3 times a week 30-45 mins, i never went on a diet where i ate only apples.... i only eat 1-2 meals a day now, cut the snacking...but those meals i eat thigns i like.... just about half of what i would eat before. that was my second month on the diet, so i know it wasnt water weight... the first month ( did not use hydroxy cut) i lost 15 lbs... but with anything you lose water weight at first, and the most weight in the first month... also the more you weigh the quicker it comes off..... i am down 27 lbs... 73 more to go.... im in no hurry..dont be...it gets you no wher
posted Feb 10th, 2009 9:26 amAmanda
I am only 17 years old but I really want to loose about 12 lbs before summer. I started taking the pill yesterday and my step mom said to take only one pill once a day to start off. Is this a good idea? Or should I start with one pill twice a day? I am young but I want to try it. Help!
posted Feb 9th, 2009 11:28 pmnicole
i just started it and i feel a little shaky but hope it works!!
posted Feb 7th, 2009 6:30 pmNatalie :(
CAUTION:
posted Feb 7th, 2009 1:12 pmThis " vitamin " caused my thyroid to slow way down.
My metabolism, immune system, and energy levels have to be regulated by a doctor every three months.
Please, consider the long term effects this drug had on me at only 20 years old. Now 25 still suffering the effects.
geny
well i have only taken hydroxycut for two days and been going to the gym ..well yesterday when i was at the gym i threw up i vomited in the bathrooms i dont know if that is normal .should i keep taking it or stop..helpppppp please..
posted Feb 7th, 2009 12:47 pmmiranda
is this a safe product to take
posted Feb 7th, 2009 7:48 amMarina
So far I have taken it for 2 weeks and so far I have lost 8 lbs. I walk here in there. and I also eat healthy. I do have the jitters but thats if I dont eat after 30min.
posted Feb 6th, 2009 3:54 pmAmanda
I started this pill on Monday, its now Friday and I have lost 3 pounds. I have worked out 3 days this week, 30 mins cardio and 120 crunches. I plan to step up the workouts every 2 weeks. I don't want to push myself so hard that I give up bc I am so tired. I DO have more energy but my appetite is not curved much. I still have my sweet tooth. I eat a small breakfast and small lunch, but a normal dinner. I have had 2 babies in 2 years and am going to Disneyland in June with my family for my youngests first birthday. I am currently 2 pounds lighter than I was when I got prego with my youngest, but 18 lbs heavier than when I got prego with my oldest. So I want to lose another 20 lbs (at least). That would take me to 165...I carry my weight very well and look fabulous at 165 and that puts me at a size 8. Anyways, so far I am pleased with this product. Only time will tell. The first day I felt dizzy, but not anymore. I do feel a bit natious the first hour or two after taking the pills, but that only happens if I dont eat 30 mins after taking them. I will keep updating as I see (or dont see) results. Good luck to you all!
posted Feb 6th, 2009 12:56 pmABBY
well it's been a week and so far i have lost 3 pounds. I have not changed anything else on my diet so i am very happy that still i managed to loose 3 pounds with hydroxycut, I think i will make it to my desired number by march. oh no side effects other than very thirsty !
posted Feb 6th, 2009 10:35 amTerry
4 weeks with 1500 calorie defecit and one hour exercise a day (I also work manual labor 12 hour shifts) lost 25 lbs... I only take in morning and afternoon. If I take with dinner I can't sleep.
posted Feb 5th, 2009 11:51 pmCarole
Get the caffeine free one it doesn't make you all hyped up and heart racing. Its awesome.
posted Feb 4th, 2009 11:24 pmItszJess
Andrea-
posted Feb 4th, 2009 7:22 pmA mi tambien me dio dolores asi pero se me quito despues de una semana. Pero a la mejor debes de tomar el Hydro. Regular no el Hardcore el Hardcore es mucho mas fuerte.
Espero que te sirven las pastillas<3
Maria-
Mary
I started talking hydroxycut and Iloved it but out of no where i started getting symtoms of a sroe throat and so i took an antibitic and on the labels doesnt say anything so didnt think any of it.. I had the worst adverse reaction almost went to the hospital. So if taking this medication do not take with anything els.. Please gt advise frm a doctor.! I say a dr and he said it had to been the mixture of the two because 15 mins after i took the antibiotic i turned super red body swelled felt like nails in my feet and was itchin everywhere!!! not a good feeling so becareful to mix anythng w it. Bt I am going bak on hydroxcut it is a good medication!
posted Feb 4th, 2009 4:06 pm