Hydroxycut
One of the leading diet and weight loss supplements
QUICK FACTS
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- Founder: Muscle Tech Research and Development
- Headquarters: Mississauga Ontario Canada
- Accessibility: Online and major retailers
- Diet Type: Supplement taken with diet and exercise
- Gender: Male, Female
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,
Featured Diets
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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 11 of 40, 795 total comments)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 pmAndrea
Tome hidroxycut hace varios anios y me dieron resultados, he vuelto a tomar pero es una nueva formula las hardcore y tengo quemasones en la boca de mi estomago, que deberia hacer
posted Feb 4th, 2009 11:02 amItszJess
I've never tried Phentirmine but Hydroxycut does make your heart race & gives you side effects. I haven't had any side effects that bad ,but it's diff. for everyone. Some people can't take Hydroxycut bcus it's too strong for them but other's don't get side effects.
posted Jan 31st, 2009 5:30 pmAmy
I am wondering if any of you have taken the prescription diet pill Phentermine? And if so, how is Hydroxycut in comparison? Phentermine made my heart race and it did not work for me. I want to try Hydroxycut but do not want the same side effects that I experienced with the Phentermine. Thanks!
posted Jan 31st, 2009 2:24 pmItszJess
Ok so it's almost 2 wks on Hydroxycut, I've lost only 3 lbs this week. So a total of about 12 pds in 2 weeks. I'm pretty satisfied. I've been working out 2 hrs a day now. Hope to see better results next week.
posted Jan 30th, 2009 6:16 pmJess<3
DallasTX
ABBY
HI YALL, I just started to take hydroxicut this morning. I have a wedding to go to in Brazil and I want to loose 10 pounds by march 6th. I have been feeling very alert since i took it this morning and have been thrusty and drinking a lot of water, whcih is great . I hope to loose 10pds by months end. read some of the feedbacks and feel encuraged . will keep you guys updated.
posted Jan 30th, 2009 2:47 pmaudra
I just started taking hydroxycut and am always feeling dizzy now and getting severe headachs! Help!!
posted Jan 29th, 2009 10:51 pmDP1982
I also feel hungry once I take them. I take it 2 pills 3 times a day. I do have more energy
posted Jan 29th, 2009 2:28 pmPaige
I have taken it before, but experiences dizziness and shakiness, loss of sleep. That was over a year ago. I am trying it again and have noticed that I really don't feel that hungry. I am caffinated for sure but I think that will help me excercise now. I like it better the second time around. My concern is that when I don't eat my body will begin to store fat. Anybody on my same thought train?
posted Jan 29th, 2009 1:45 pmkmccarthy
i started hydroxycut last monday they said to start the first 3 days only taking 1 pill 3 times aday. i feel hungry when i take them. should i just start taking the 2 pills 3 times a day? or is this normal when starting out.
posted Jan 28th, 2009 2:58 pmKaitlyn
i started to take hydroxycut i feel a slight dizzyness but along with a hunger i exercise and drink water ..does anyone else feel hunger at all or is that the begining
posted Jan 28th, 2009 2:53 pmMarissa
I have only been taking Hydroxycut for 9 days, but I have lost 3 lbs already. I am dieting (only eating fruits, vegies, lean meats, etc), but haven't exercised at all yet. I definitely noticed a difference in the sugar cravings....they aren't there anymore. I used to drink at least 2 cans of Mt. Dew a day and some chocolate. I now only have an 8 oz. can in the morning...couldn't completely give it up :) I do have to admit I feel nauseous at times, but I figure that will eventually go away.
posted Jan 27th, 2009 12:59 pm