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Hydroxycut Risks

Hydroxycut is a dietary supplement marketed as a fat burner and energy enhancer. It originally contained the stimulant ephedra, but after ephedra was banned by the Food and Drug Administration, it was removed from Hydroxycut. However, the supplement still carries health risks.

  1. Ingredients

    • Calcium, chromium, potassium, garcinia cambogia extract, gymnema sylvestre extract, soy phospholipids, rhodiola rosea extract, withania somnifera extract root, green tea extract, supplying polyphenols, catechins epigallocatechin gallate, caffeine anhydrous, white tea extract, and oolong tea extract.

    Mild Risks

    • Some minor side effects of Hydroxycut include dizziness, headaches, insomnia, restlessness and upset stomach.

    Moderate Risks

    • More serious side effects of Hydroxycut include increased blood pressure and heart rate, blurred vision and nosebleeds.

    Warning

    • The Food and Drug Administration has received 23 reports of serious health issues, including jaundice and liver damage. The FDA has warned consumers to stop using Hydroxycut.

    Considerations

    • Not everyone who uses Hydroxycut will experience these side effects; some users have no side effects at all.

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