Death from Hydroxycut Use
Consumers should "immediately stop" using Hydroxycut weight-loss products!
The FDA has received 23 serious reports of health
problems with Hydroxycut products and one death in a 19-year-old
male who had used the weight-loss products. Other patients
experienced symptoms ranging from jaundice, or yellowing of the
skin, to liver failure. One received a transplant and another was
placed on a list to await a new liver.
problems with Hydroxycut products and one death in a 19-year-old
male who had used the weight-loss products. Other patients
experienced symptoms ranging from jaundice, or yellowing of the
skin, to liver failure. One received a transplant and another was
placed on a list to await a new liver.
What it is
Hydroxycut, a combination dietary supplement, is marketed
as an energy-enhancing, muscle-building, and fat-burning product.
The recommended daily dose is 4 capsules with each meal, not to
exceed 12 capsules/day.
as an energy-enhancing, muscle-building, and fat-burning product.
The recommended daily dose is 4 capsules with each meal, not to
exceed 12 capsules/day.
Actions being taken
Lovate Health Sciences Inc. of Canada markets the 14 Hydroxycut
products. The company has agreed to recall 14 of its Hydroxycut
products. Other Hydroxycut products, such as Hydroxycut Cleanse
and Hoodia, won't be recalled as the FDA said they contain different
ingredients from the other products. But it's still unclear what
ingredients in the products are harmful. The FDA is trying to get a
better understanding of what ingredients, or combination of
ingredients, is causing the liver damage.
products. The company has agreed to recall 14 of its Hydroxycut
products. Other Hydroxycut products, such as Hydroxycut Cleanse
and Hoodia, won't be recalled as the FDA said they contain different
ingredients from the other products. But it's still unclear what
ingredients in the products are harmful. The FDA is trying to get a
better understanding of what ingredients, or combination of
ingredients, is causing the liver damage.
Other dietary supplements may contain similar ingredients.
Hydroxycut ingredients are potentially toxic, partially because the
formulation of the products has changed several times. Hydroxycitric
acid, derived from a tropical fruit, it could potentially damage the liver.
Hydroxycut ingredients are potentially toxic, partially because the
formulation of the products has changed several times. Hydroxycitric
acid, derived from a tropical fruit, it could potentially damage the liver.
In a decisive move on more ingredients, the FDA issued a public
health advisory on Monday warning Americans to seek alternatives to
a number of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines and diet pills
containing phenylpropanolamine, or PPA, because they may lead to
strokes. Hydroxycitrate, a natural fruit acid of the genus Garcinia, is
often used in Indian cuisine. Most common side effects are diarrhea,
nausea, and vomiting.
health advisory on Monday warning Americans to seek alternatives to
a number of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines and diet pills
containing phenylpropanolamine, or PPA, because they may lead to
strokes. Hydroxycitrate, a natural fruit acid of the genus Garcinia, is
often used in Indian cuisine. Most common side effects are diarrhea,
nausea, and vomiting.
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