If you are having difficulty changing your diet and exercise lifestyle habits, you may be tempted to try a weight loss supplement, such as Hydroxycut. Hydroxycut, specifically, the Hydroxycut Pro Clinical Formula, contains caffeine, Vitamin C and calcium among nine additional herbs and extracts that claim to support weight loss. Be cautious when taking Hydroxycut or any other weight loss supplement because any complications may cause serious health problems.
Hydroxycut Claims
Hydroxycut.com cites a study to back the claims of Hydroxycut being an effective weight loss supplement. In this 12-week study, one group was given Alchemilla vulgaris, Olea europaea, Cuminum cyminum, Mentha longifolia, while the other group was given a placebo. After 12 weeks, the group given herbs found in Hydroxycut lost 20.94 lbs. while the placebo group lost 1.7 lbs. In an additional eight week study, the group taking Hydroxycut lost 16.5 lbs. and the placebo group lost 1.73 lbs. However, more information concerning these two studies are not available from the website.
Hydroxycut and Body Composition
To further investigate the effects of Hydroxycut, researchers from the University of Wisconsin designed a study to determine the effects of Hydroxycut on body fat percentage. Seven men were included in which four were given Hydroxycut and three were not. Interestingly, the four men given Hydroxycut gained body fat. The users of Hydroxycut gained .11 percent body fat and the group who did not use Hydroxycut lost .73 percent body fat. The outcomes of this small study should cause you to be skeptical of the strong weight loss claims that Hydroxycut makes.
Hydroxycut Effects on the Liver
The Food and Drug Administration released a warning on Hydroxycut products. Twenty-three reports of serious health problems have been reported to date. Most commonly, Hydroxycut has been shown to cause mild to severe liver damage, with one case ending in death. Further, patients who suffered liver damage were taking doses recommended. If you are taking Hydroxycut, immediately seek medical treatment if you experience jaundice, brown urine, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, clay-colored stools, excessive fatigue or loss of appetite.
Other Reported Health Problems
Other cases of serious health problems related to Hydroxycut have been reported to the FDA. Health problems include seizures, cardiovascular problems and rhabdomyolysis, according to the FDA. Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle tissue that may result in kidney failure. If you have a history of seizures or known heart disease, do not risk taking Hydroxycut. Stop taking Hydroxycut and seek emergency medical treatment if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, seizure-like activity, have flank or back pain or notice dark urine.
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