Reasons Why Hydroxycut Attracts Consumers The active
ingredients are natural plant extracts Ladys Mantle, Wild Olive,
Komijn, Wild Mint, Green Coffee Bean, Caffeine The website of
Hydroxycut has two studies that show it works for weight loss. (the
two studies have not been published in medical journals and are
funded by Iovate Health Sciences International, the maker of
Hydroxycut) There are many products on their website, allowing
people to choose the exact product for their weight loss
strategy.
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Effectiveness of Advertising The company makes the claims for
its product, that it's "clinically proven" in "clinical trials" to
help with weight loss Hydroxycuts active ingredient is now
caffeine, instead of ephedra, mixed with a bunch of herbs. It's
literally a cup of tea in a pill. (cbsnews.com) Hydroxycut can get
away with saying that their product is clinically proven because
they are not endorsed by the FDA http://youtu.be/ofA2sm5zbCk
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Effectiveness of Advertising 1 Average weight loss with key
ingredients (ladys mantle, wild olive, komijn, wild mint) was 20.94
lbs. in a 12-week study and 16.50 lbs. in an 8-week study. All
groups followed a calorie- reduced diet. 2 The average BMI
reduction with key ingredients was 10.2% vs. 0.9% with placebo in
one 12-week study, and 8.1% vs. 0.8% in one 8-week study. All
groups followed a calorie-reduced diet. 3 Contains a key
energy-boosting ingredient (caffeine anhydrous
[1,3,7-trimethylxanthine]). - See more at:
http://www.hydroxycut.com/products/hydroxycut/#sthash.M
cAGweuE.dpuf
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Research for Hydroxycut Caffeine boosts metabolism by 3-11% and
enhance fat burning by about 10-29% This effect is short term and
people can develop an intolerance to it One study gave a
combination of the four herbs to chickens and rats. Reduced body
weight in chickens by about 20% Boosted the metabolic rate in rats
Does not always work on humans
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Research for Hydroxycut One study tested the four main
ingredients without caffeine Tested in 34 overweight humans Took
placebo or herbal extract No diet or exercise Only 3 meals per
day
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Negative Research Case report Twenty-seven year old man had
pain and jaundice Elevated liver enzymes Took Hydroxycut Liver
biopsy shoed drug induced hepatotoxicity Discontinuation of
Hydroxycut improved liver functions Hydroxycut has been found to
cause liver problems Recalled from the market in May of 2009
because of reports of serious health problems
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/30525933#30525933
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Misconceptions It does not require exercising or cutting
calories Some people rely on just the product It is safe because it
contains herbal extracts Some herbal extracts have side affects
Kumijn extract-known to alter glucose levels to make your pancreas
and liver work differently Many people use it so it should be safe
Everyone gains and loses weight differently It says clinically
proven so it should work Not regulated by the FDA
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Cost of Hydroxycut Cost ranges depending on which product is
chosen Pills, gummies, coffee, drink mixes, powders There are
different forms of Hydroxycut products Cost depends on which store
it is bought from
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Cost of Hydroxycut Muscletech Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite $54.99
Pro Clinical Hydroxycut Gummies $22.99 Hydroxycut SX-7 Thermogenic
Powder $47.99
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Recommendations Some products have been recalled May cause
health problems Main component if caffeine May not be good for
someone with a heart condition Body can become addicted to caffeine
Not recommended to use to lose weight Use alternative weight loss
options like cutting calories and exercising