There are several reasons why achieving weight loss goals can be so difficult, including having a slow metabolism and an increase in hormones that stimulate hunger once daily calories are reduced. For these reasons, many people are turning to diet pills to help boost their weight loss. These supplements work in three ways: by suppressing the appetite, increasing the metabolism or blocking the absorption of fat from the food that is consumed. With so many different brands on the market, however, it can be difficult to know which one’s work and which don’t. Research has shown that Hydroxycut is one of the most popular diet supplements on the market, and may be a good weight loss booster when taken alongside a healthy diet and exercise.
What is Hydroxycut?
Hydroxycut has been advertised as America’s #1 Selling Weight Loss Supplement. It is an over-the-counter brand of dietary supplements, which has been on the market for many years. The range has a variety of products, that are available in two strengths: weight loss and powerful weight loss. The products come in the forms of caplets, capsules, gummies, drops and drink mixes.
Does Hydroxycut Really Work?
Many users report that Hydroxycut has contributed to their weight loss results, when taken as recommended. It is also one of the best selling diet supplement brands, suggesting that many users continue to invest in the products because of the positive results they are experiencing.
The manufacturers have also conducted at least two studies to help ascertain how effective the products may be. In one of these, participants were split into two groups, one of which was given the key ingredient in Pro Clinical Hydroxycut and the other was given a placebo. Both groups were also eating a low calorie diet. The study lasted for 12 weeks, during which the participants taking the active ingredient lost an average of 10.95 pounds, while those taking the placebo only averaged a 5.4 pound loss. A separate eight week study, with the same conditions as the first, also included moderate exercise. Participants that were taking the key Hydroxycut ingredient lost an average of 3.7 pounds, while the placebo group averaged only 1.25 pounds.
Caffeine is one of the main ingredients in many of the Hydroxycut products, and numerous studies have found that it can boost metabolism by 3-11%. In addition, caffeine can also speed up fat burning by 10-29%. After a while the results may not be as obvious, however, as the body will begin to develop a tolerance for caffeine.
Hydroxycut, like all other weight loss supplements, will not achieve miraculous results without being combined with a low calorie diet and exercise. When used correctly, however, Hydroxycut may boost weight loss, and help to maintain it, as has been the experience of many of its users.
What are the Side Effects of Hydroxycut?
One of the main ingredients in most Hydroxycut products is caffeine, of which each caplet contains about 100 milligrams. The products should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and in individuals who have been diagnosed with a medical condition without first consulting a physician. It is also not recommended to take other caffeinated products, such as coffee or energy drinks, when taking the full Hydroxycut dosage daily. Even though the dose is safe for healthy adults to consume, when combined with other products that have a high caffeine content it may lead to an overdose. Some of the symptoms of a caffeine overdose are: confusion, convulsions, difficulty breathing, hallucinations, feeling exceptionally thirsty and frequent urination.
It is also recommended that people who have problems sleeping, suffer from anxiety, have high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat or acid reflux avoid taking Hydroxycut as the caffeine in the supplement may aggrevate these conditions.
In 2009, iovate recalled all Hydroxycut products on the market, due to FDA reports of liver problems, seizures and muscle damage which had occurred with their use. One of the products’ main ingredients at this time was Ephedra, a powerful stimulant, which has since been banned for use by the FDA. It became mandatory for all products with the stimulant to be recalled. Iovate reviewed the Hydroxycut formula, and now only uses natural products to achieve the desired results.
How does Hydroxycut Work and How to Maximize Results?
The Hydroxycut products are advertised as providing fast-acting energy and boosting the metabolism to keep up with a busy lifestyle. They are to be taken alongside a low calorie diet and moderate exercise, to achieve the best results. The manufacturer also recommends that users start off slowly, taking one caplet per day and then increasing to the recommended two. No more than four caplets should be taken within a twenty-four period. Each one should also be taken with a glass of water, 30-60 minutes before the two main meals of the day. It is also recommended that users drink 8-10 glasses of water each day while on the supplement, and not to take any pills within 5 hours of bedtime.
Hydroxycut products are recommended for use by healthy adults ages 18 and over, and are only guaranteed safe when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The labels also warn that individuals should consult a physician before use if they have ever been diagnosed with a medical condition.
What are Some of Hydroxycut’s Products?
The manufacturer of Hydroxycut, Iovate Health Sciences International, puts the raw ingredients used in their products through ‘extensive quality assurance procedures.’ The brand’s products all combine different ingredients, that work together to promote weight loss. Their most popular pill is ‘Pro Clinical Hydroxycut.’ Its active ingredients are: caffeine and lady’s mantle, wild olive, komijn and wild mint extracts. The active ingredient in some of their other products is green coffee bean extract, and these include: Hydroxycut Hardcore, Hydroxycut Black, Hydroxycut HD and Hydroxycut Platinum.
References:
http://www.hydroxycut.com/products/
https://authoritynutrition.com/does-hydroxycut-work/
http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/hydroxycitric-acid-hydroxycut
http://www.livestrong.com/article/375287-how-to-use-hydroxycut-effectively/
