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What Is Hydroxycut Made Of?

Hydroxycut is the brand name for a weight-loss product that has been consumed by millions of people in the United States and abroad. As of May 2009, more than 9 million bottles of Hydroxycut had been sold, and the product continues to be the leading weight-loss supplement in the U.S. market. Hydroxcut contains several ingredients that speed up the metabolism, reduce the appetite and block carbohydrate absorption.

  1. Function

    • Hydroxycut is designed to support people with their weight loss efforts by reducing the appetite, blocking carbohydrate absorption and increasing energy levels. The product is sold as an 'all-natural' supplement because it contains ingredients derived from plants. The supplement is designed to be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program.

    Ingredients

    • The original Hydroxycut formula contained Ma Huang, also known as ephedrine, a natural supplement that acts as an appetite suppressant and metabolic enhancer. When the FDA banned ephedrine, Hydroxcut changed its formula so that it now includes other natural stimulants such as caffeine and green tea extract.Other ingredients in Hydroxycut include alpha lipoic acid; garcinia cambogia extract; glucomannan; L-carnitine; willow bark extract; chromium; potassium and calcium.

    Effects

    • Since Hydroxycut contains several powerful ingredients that speed up the metabolism and reduce the appetite, some people may experienced side effects such as: jitteriness; anxiety; irritability; heart palpitations; rapid heart beat; dehydration; headaches; light-headedness; high blood pressure; inability to concentrate; and extreme loss of appetite.

    Benefits

    • For people who do not experience extreme side effects from Hydroxycut, there may be some benefits to casual use of the supplement. Key benefits include: steady weight loss; more energy for exercise; increased metabolic resting rate; decrease in appetite to make dieting easier; consistent fat loss; and increased stamina. Hydroxycut can help some people maintain a healthy diet and stick with their exercise regimen for the long term.

    Warnings

    • As of May 1, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally advised consumers to stop taking any Hydroxycut products, because a number of adverse side effects from using the products had been reported. Lovate, the manufacturers of Hydroxycut, are taking part in a voluntary recall so that they can ensure consumer safety. Products that are part of the voluntary recall include: Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets; Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets; Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Capsules; Hydroxycut Max Liquid Capsules; Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets; Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets; Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix); Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets; Hydroxycut Liquid Shots; Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink); Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed; Hydroxycut 24; Hydroxycut Carb Control; and Hydroxycut Natural.

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