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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 25 of 40, 786 total comments)ASG
This pill makes me feel like I am having a panic attack! Crazy! I hate it :(
posted Jul 18th, 2008 3:55 pmRebma
7-17-2008. Today I bought HC. I started a new work out plan a little while ago as well...I now work out twice a day. Once in the Early Morning for about 2hrs. and then one more time throughout the day...for about 1hr. This is not my normal thing but I have a lot of extra time on my hands at the moment and I think thought, why not!? I was losing weight pretty regularly without HC but a friend and I decided to start it today for a little extra help...I've only taken one pill today because we got it so late...I don't feel jittery or anything, I actually feel great ... i'm tired after our work out around 7:30pm....So not feeling sleepless tonight...I'll check back in soon to let you all know of my progress..
posted Jul 18th, 2008 6:56 amTEE
THIS PILL IS CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!! I TOOK IT FOR A YEAR AND ONLY LOST 10 POUNDS, IT WAS EVEN ON THE NEWS THAT IT DOESNT WORK ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER DIET PILLS INCLUDING ZANTREX, SAVE YOUR MONEY I WISH I DID. I COULD HAVE USED THAT MONEY I SPENT ON A YEAR WORTH OF PILLS FOR A GYM MEMBERSHIP!!!!!!!!!!
posted Jul 18th, 2008 6:56 amnore
hey was up im 18 years old nd i've been using hydroxycut hardcore for about a week nd a half? about one week nd a half ago i was 210 or 211 idk sumething like that..well the first week i didnt work out at all nd i lost 10 pounds by just dieting like i work at mcdonalds nd for brake i would eat a parfait, fruit nd walnut salad nd a bottle of water...so yea u got it wanted it bad..dats the only way is going to work..but yeah im currently in the second week.. i've worked out like 3 or 4 times this week ..my workout included weightlifting 4 1 hour nd a half followed by like 30 minutes of intense cardio..im in the football team so yeah dats wat i got 2 do...today after practice i weighted in at 193 nd i feel great..im eating healthier..i also drink lots of water..oo nd the only side effect i've experienced is that i've been having a whole lot of energy like i'll wake up in the morning ready to go..but omg yeah give it a try is the best pill out there..i know 2 other guys that been taking this stuff nd they had great results too
posted Jul 17th, 2008 8:14 amKaren
I started hydroxycut about a week and a half ago. I have been exercising four to five times a week with both cardio and weight training and have been eating healthier. I stopped caffeine and have been drinking only water to compensate for the caffeine in the hydroxycut. I've always been a pretty healthy person, just wanted to drop the additional 10 pounds I've been carrying for the past few years. After week one of hydroxycut, I weighed myself to find a whopping weightloss of ... one pound. Not only that, but starting yesterday, a week and a half later, I got intense chest pain and dizziness and was having trouble catching my breath. I guess if hydroxycut works, it's not going to work for me without serious side effects. My suggestion is to try it out for a week and if you end up like me, dizzy, chest-pained, and unable to sleep... discontinue use!!!
posted Jul 17th, 2008 8:14 amSkippy
I ate like an idiot last weekend but got right back on the horse monday morning and have lost another # lbs. 7-17-08
posted Jul 17th, 2008 8:14 amerik
Im 20. 6 feet tall. I have always been in the gym... but starting june first somthing inside me snapped. i started going 6 times a week. i was 204 lbs on june first, today im at 190 im pretty sure the last 7 lbs or so is do to the boost in energy HH gives me/ Ive been taking HH for 2 weeks. I havent had any side effects. I have a great diet plan and drink lots of water.
posted Jul 16th, 2008 2:24 pmerik
Im 20. 6 feet tall. I have always been in the gym... but starting june first somthing inside me snapped. i started going 6 times a week. i was 204 lbs on june first, today im at 190 im pretty sure the last 7 lbs or so is do to the boost in energy HH gives me/ Ive been taking HH for 2 weeks. I havent had any side effects. I have a great diet plan and drink lots of water.
posted Jul 16th, 2008 2:24 pmJanester
Today is the third day of taking hydroxy cut. i havent noticed any side effects. ive always exercised and ate right, being a vegetarian and a health freak. . . well, i think ive lost 1 or 2 lbs. not much, considering im already only 120 and 17. i want to be 110. keep me posted.
posted Jul 16th, 2008 2:24 pmBrenda
I just started hydroxcut today. I weigh 185 lbs .My goal is too lose 60lbs in 4 mths.I will keep you posted.
posted Jul 13th, 2008 7:22 pmMarc
Completed 2nd day on Hydroxycut, felt a tiny bit of a headache on the first night but it has not been back. I've been exercising and eating in moderation in the last two months but have only lost 2 lbs. and have been stuck there for a few weeks. I'm hoping like everyone else that this will take me over the huddle. Looking to lose another 5 - 10 lbs max. I do not plan on taking more than 3 pills per day. Will keep you all posted. 7/11/08
posted Jul 12th, 2008 2:36 pmJordyn
I work out like 2 or 3 times a day and i eat healthy and ive been on it for about a week and nothings happened...help?
posted Jul 9th, 2008 5:48 pmAmanda
Hey. I am 20 years old and about 5'3. I weighed myself the other day and saw an all-time high. I was at 129.5lbs. I have never weighed that much, and I realize it's just something that comes with getting older. However, I bought Hydroxycut today at Wal-Mart to give it a try. I am hoping to get down to about 110lbs. I will check back in to let everyone know the results. It almost seems too good to be true, but I'm going to give it a try.
posted Jul 9th, 2008 5:48 pmVanessa
omg these reviews are HILARIOUS....especially the one about he person who craps their pants and bought adult diapers for work..hahahahahaha...it is NOT that seriuos...thanks for entertaining me guys :)
posted Jul 9th, 2008 10:05 amSkippy
Hey. just started taking hydroxycut two days ago. been eating ok, working out and 30 min. on my bike in the living room every day. I seem to have already noticed a weight drop...bout a lb. I will check in after a week or so. 7/9/08
posted Jul 9th, 2008 10:05 amJosh
I've been taking HC for 2 days and i definatly noticed a pickup in energy. I normally do a 30 minute walk and a 20 minute weight resistance excercise which i dread doing back to back. I did both of them back to back and than did some sexual stuff i havn't been able to do since i was 18 :) i'm 26 now and wow!
posted Jul 8th, 2008 9:53 pmKrystal
i took the one pill at 1130 am and i am still awake i cant sleep, i tried but everytime i dozed off this shock ran through my body telling me to wake the hell up. im hot and sitting on the computer and i am dizzy. this pill gives you alot of energy and you have to workout or you will feel dizzy. i worked out earlier harder than i ever have before but now i want to sleep and it want work. even though i did loose a couple pounds but this isnt for me...but it works. though. i recommend you drink alot of water and take it like 6 or 7 am if you want to sleep at night and start with taking one a day
posted Jul 7th, 2008 7:06 pmDessa<3
I am 16 yrs old&& i weigh 150 and i am very athletic. I play softball and run and go tothe gym but still haven't lost any pounds. I really want to lose like 40 lbs.... Should I buy hydroxcut?? I don't drink any sodas. all i drink is water and green tea. What else do I need to do to lose weight?? Tell me if this is good for me to buy them or not.. Please!
posted Jul 7th, 2008 7:06 pmanonymous
I've heard about effects of increased acne. Has anyone had that and is it like really bad?
posted Jul 7th, 2008 8:27 amPiper
Why doesn't anyone just try P90X... :O) Google it.
posted Jul 6th, 2008 11:01 am