Caffeine Free Hydroxycut Contraindications

Hydroxycut is a manufactured nutritional supplement designed to stimulate your central nervous system to increase your energy and exercise performance and promote weight loss through the metabolism of body fat for energy. Several forms of Hydroxycut exist, including Hydroxycut Advanced 99 Percent Caffeine-Free. There are several contraindications, or conditions under which Hydroxycut Advanced should not be used due to its potential side effects. Consult your physician before using Hydroxycut to make sure you are healthy enough to use the supplement for its intended purposes.

Liver Disease

If you suffer from any type of liver condition or have a liver disease that affects the normal functioning of your liver, caffeine-free Hydroxyut should be avoided. According to a study published in the "World Journal of Gastroenterology," Hydroxycut supplementation increases liver hepatoxicity, involving chemically-driven liver damage that may result in elevations of liver enzymes indicating liver damage, hepititis, cholestasis and vascular lesions.

Heart Disease

If you have heart disease or suffer from atherosclerosis or high blood pressure, caution should be utilized when taking caffeine-free Hydroxycut. Caffeine-free Hydroxycut contains central nervous system stimulants other than caffeine that cause an increase in blood pressure, core body temperature, heart rate and thermogenesis, or heat production. According to the book, "Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise," teenagers with hypertension or an underlying heart condition are particularly susceptible to the potentially dangerous changes in heart rate and blood pressure resulting from the herbal stimulants contained in caffeine-free Hydroxycut.

Allergic Reactions

Caffeine-free Hydroxycut contains herbal extracts from a variety of sources, including malipighia glabra, also known as acerola. Some individuals with fruit or plant allergies may also experience an allergic reaction to acerola extract. According to the book, "Today's Herbal Health: An Essential Reference Guide," an allergic reaction to acerola extract can cause swelling of your face, neck, and throat, difficulty breathing, hives and an irregular heart beat. Seek medical attention immediately if you believe you are having an allergic reaction to caffeine-free Hydroxycut.

FDA Warning

In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration issued a mandatory stop-use warning regarding most Hydroxycut products, including Hydroxycut Caffeine-free Rapid Release Caplets and Hydroxycut Caffeine-free Drink Packets. The FDA identified potentially severe health risks associated with the ingredients contained in all Hydroxycut products. A reformulated version of Hydroxycut was released in 2009; however, research involving the herbal stimulants contained within the new formula is limited. and its long-term safety is unknown.