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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
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I would like to start taking hydroxicut, but I heard that it will diminish the efficacy of my contraceptive pill. can anyone clarify this for me? As much as I am dying to lose weight, my boyfriend and I dont have babies in mind yet. HELP!!!
posted Jun 21st, 2008 7:55 amanonyamous
Hey...im a 17 year old senior...i don't think that im fat...but im really insecure about myself...im "chunky"...i know that people can tell that i have gained weight since my freshman year...it hurts...i currently weigh 123 lbs...i know to some people that dosn't seem like alot...but to me...its everything...should i use this product to slim down to my past 100...i hate this...=(
posted Jun 19th, 2008 9:38 amnathan
at first i wasn't to sure about this. I ended up buying hydroxycut hardcore (comes in a black bottle) and in three months went from 264 pounds to now 207. I have to admit though ive done rigorous training, and a strict diet but im not convinced that without hydroxycut i'd still be where i am today.
posted Jun 18th, 2008 3:14 pmWendi
I am a 24 year old girl from New Orleans. I have 3 kids. I started my diet last thursday 06/12/08. I am a cajun girl that can eat and not gain any weight. That was until I had my daughter. I gained so much weight I didn't know how to dress or to change eating. I don't like sweets. But I love salty food. So what I did I listed all the foods I love ans all the foods I need. On Friday I can get one of those foods I love and one on Sturday but before 8. During the week I snack on air popcorn with veggie salt and celery with peanut butter. I brought a george forman grill out of Walmart and grill shrimp and vegitibles and make cabobs. I drink water and take my pills as directed. I also ordered turbo jam and she gives you a great workout 5 hours of different. And I lost 10 lbs already. My start weight is 196. I want to go back to atleast 140 or 135. But turbo Jam is excellent with these pills.
posted Jun 17th, 2008 2:48 pmChastity
Hydroxycut work for my hubby and me. If gives me enrgy and REALLY help to control my appetite. Without it, I would be struggling with eating large portions. I have been taking it for a month, and it's done wonders for my weight loss!
posted Jun 16th, 2008 3:58 pmmelissa
how can someone take a pill that make them loose 96lbs in 3 days i was going to buy this pil,but now i think its just a gimmick.
posted Jun 16th, 2008 9:08 amMichelle
Hey everyone! Well I took Hydroxycut today for the first time! at first I just started eating right and working out..cardio and weights but wanted to shed more fat so my friend at work told me about it and ive heard of it before so I decided to give it a try. We shall see how it goes. Def had a lot of energy during the first half of the day then got sleepy but then again I was at work busting my butt haha. There is no magic pill its eating healthy and exercising...I guess im being a hippocrite but every little bit helps but you cant just take the pill and eat what u want ...thats what I mean
posted Jun 15th, 2008 2:33 pmDuce
Yes, this is a real person and real comment! I've taken Hydroxycut in the past and man, I was ripped. Due to college, I got FAT. So I am going back to Hydroxycut Monday. It's all about determination, and stay focus on your goal. Hydroxycut is not a Magic Pill. Routine is key.
posted Jun 14th, 2008 8:34 amCandy G
I just bought HC today and will start taking tomorrow. Im 5'5 31yrs and 217. I will keep you informed on my weight loss/gain
posted Jun 11th, 2008 7:04 pmchris
does any think diet coke is bad while takig this drinking 4-5 litters of water and a few diet cokes what do people think????? thanks
posted Jun 9th, 2008 9:24 pmNino
I've been taking this for 6 weeks now and I've leaned out a lot. I've been a trainer for 7 years now so my diet is flawless and my training is just right. I usually take Hydroxycut when I want to lean out very fast for a trip which I'm going to Miami in 4 weeks. I am seeing fast results. But make sure you eat the required protein so you don't atrophy aka lose muscle. I took a picture the day I started and will take another picture right before I leave for Miami. I can provide pictures if you like, just send me over an email. Also feel free to ask any questions with nutrition and workouts. Personal Training is expensive so here's your chance to get free information. Good luck everyone and to great health.
posted Jun 9th, 2008 2:34 pmvictoria
I took this in college and dropped some weight. The only problem was after I stopped taking it I gained back the weight I lost and then some. Anyone else notice anything like this?? I heard that since it speeds up your metabolism when you stop taking it it slows down more than it was before you started taking the pill! I do not need an even slower metabolism when I stop taking them!! HELP
posted Jun 8th, 2008 4:41 pmla paisita
i just started going to the gym and ive been on a diet... as i read all the comments and the experiences it motived me to buy it.. that it would be a big help for losing weight... TOMORROW I WILL BUY IT... NO DOUBTS ON THAT...
posted Jun 7th, 2008 10:27 pmGreg
6-5-08: Been on this stuff just over a month. I'm down about 20 pounds. Under 200 for the first time in 4ever and also just bought some new 34 shorts and they are even too big! Need some 32s. My beer belly has shrunk and everyone is noticing. I haven't worked out as much as I usually do and still am dropping the weight. Plan on buying one more bottle and staying on for another month and then dropping it for a while to see what happens.
posted Jun 5th, 2008 7:00 pmMario Maldonado
I have taken it for one week and have one side affect. I saw blurred the first two days within taking it. I don't drink coffee or cokes. I eat very healthy and drink lots of water. I have lost 5 pounds in one week. I am 5' 9 215lbs. I want to loose around 30 pounds. Need to weigh 185. It dosen't have any other side affects but it really rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted Jun 4th, 2008 9:01 pmRebekah
ok so its 6-4-08 and i just started taking Hmax for Women. & i feel fine. i've taken 2 today and my day has gone smoothly. I'm not jittery or bugged out or anything. I do have a little more energy and i do feel more alert. I excersise daily and i eat pretty well already. My diet doesnt need much tweaking. I am a "snacker" so thats what keeps the weight on me i guess. Since i started taking it this morning I've been EXTREMELY thirsty. I usually drink a little more than the recommended 64 oz. daily but today i've had twice that amount. I hope thats normal when taking this. And i havent been in the mood for snacking and i'm definitely not hungry. I'll be back in about a week with results!!!! =]
posted Jun 4th, 2008 9:01 pmAdrock
I've been working out regularly with a friend since the end of January. Cardio, lifting weights, a multivitamin, and drinking lots of water have contributed to my (own personal) success. I'm building muscle fairly quickly, but it seems like my abs are just sitting there behind my belly fat. I'm 5'9, 184, but would like to be at 175, with about 6~8% body fat. My friend took this product for 2 months and had great results. Do you think it's possible to just take it short-term to "cut up" more?
posted Jun 2nd, 2008 2:56 pmAmber
Hey guys! Its 6/2/08 and I just started Hydroxycut today. I feel a little jittery but not as much as I thought I would. I am only taking 1 pill twice a day since I just started. I worked out this morning and I really didnt feel that much more energized but I think I will in a few days. Im just trying to lose around 10 lbs and I am trying to eat really healthy. Ill update you in the next couple of days to see of I lost anything!
posted Jun 2nd, 2008 2:56 pmKrystyna
I have been taking Hydroxycut for almost 3 weeks. Haven't been exercising and have lost 7lbs. I take two before breakfast and two at lunch. That's the most I can take, otherwise I can't sleep at night. It has certainly suppresed by appetite. My job is physical. ( I clean a boys dorm) (3 floors) and I'm up and down stairs all day. But it's not enough. I want to start running again. Just have to get motivated to exercise. Raven.......... you want to get down to 100lbs??? how old are you? and how tall are you? I don't want to come down on you but it seems awfully low. It does work, but you have to build up to it slowly.
posted May 31st, 2008 4:50 pmluie
Hi all the people using HH, well am 22yrs old and wt 80kgs...and 5ft 9" tall. i have a lot of fat in my belly and butts and as well as chest (have kind of male boobs)...so just wanted to check before starting off.....does it also burn off chest(boobs)fat?? and is there any specific workout for specially burning chest fat. plz reply soon as really in need of it. thanks.
posted May 30th, 2008 5:03 pm