{"id":102729,"date":"2016-07-06T10:09:32","date_gmt":"2016-07-06T15:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=102729"},"modified":"2018-05-16T05:00:10","modified_gmt":"2018-05-16T10:00:10","slug":"hydroxycut-gummies-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/hydroxycut-gummies-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydroxycut Gummies Review: Does it Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
What is it?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Hydroxycut Gummies is a weight loss supplement made to be an easy to enjoy, sweet treat for non-stimulant fat loss. It has added B vitamins to help break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.<\/p>\n

They issue a study showing that the key active ingredient helped people lose 10.95 pounds in a 60 day, low-calorie study.\u00a0 The intended benefit of using a gummies formula is that it\u2019s easy to transport, and it\u2019s meant to taste good. It provides a sweet taste, to make eating this formula easy. So is this really an effective solution for weight loss? What kinds of effects are possible? This review will go over all the information you need to know to make an informed decision on Hydroxycut Gummies.<\/p>\n\n

Hydroxycut Gummies Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Thiamin Hydrochloride<\/strong><\/td>\nPyridoxine Hydrochloride<\/strong><\/td>\nFolic Acid<\/strong><\/td>\nCyanocobalamin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calcium D-Pantothenate<\/strong><\/td>\nRobusta Coffee Extract (standardized for 45% chlorogenic acids)<\/strong><\/td>\nSugar<\/strong><\/td>\nCorn Syrup<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pectin<\/strong><\/td>\nCitric Acid<\/strong><\/td>\nBlack Carrot Juice Concentrate<\/strong><\/td>\nMaqui Berry Juice Concentrate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Natural Flavors<\/strong><\/td>\nLo Han Fruit Concentrate<\/strong><\/td>\nRiboflavin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride: <\/strong>Vitamin found in many foods, it\u2019s used to process fats, sugars, and proteins.\u00a0 It also helps support many important body functions, though it\u2019s often found in enough foods to not require supplementation.<\/p>\n

Web MD mentions:<\/p>\n

\u201cLong-term use of high doses is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It may cause certain brain and nerve problems\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This ingredient is safe in amounts found in natural foods. In extract form it may cause unwanted side effects.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Robusta Coffee Extract: <\/strong>A coffee bean variety which has more acid, and is more bitter in taste than other cofee strains. It\u2019s often used in expresso and instant coffee.<\/p>\n

This ingredient usually provides caffeine, but since the company mentions it\u2019s a non-stimulant formula, they have extracted the caffeine out.<\/p>\n

Though the company does not mention that it\u2019s green coffee bean, which is the unroasted and immature version of coffee bean, they do link a study showing green coffee bean extracts benefits. So it\u2019s likely that their robusta is unroasted.<\/p>\n

Two intended reasons for this ingredients weight loss is due to the caffeine and chlorogenic acids. Though since it has no caffeine, it only relies on chlorogenic acid. \u00a0Examine.com mentions:<\/p>\n

\u201cshars some effects similar to Caffeine but less potent\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMay increase the absorption of dietary carbohydrate\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

They also talk about its weight loss effects:<\/p>\n

\u201chas also been implicated in weight loss and exerting an anti-obesity effect, that that is insofar correlation and not necessarily due to chlorogenic acid\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Therefore, there\u2019s not enough proof to help show that this ingredient would actually be effective for weight loss. Furthermore, the study cited by Hydroxycut was ran by a company who makes a patented version of green coffee bean exteact. So there\u2019s a possibility for bias.<\/p>\n

Unbaise studies have still concluded that it\u2019s under researched, and it\u2019s likely to only produce weight loss because of its caffeine, which is not added in this brand.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sugar: <\/strong>A genereal carbohydrate that is often processed, and it can be extracted from many different sources. \u00a0There is no nutritional value to eating sugar, and it\u2019s advised to limit this ingredient when looking to lose weight.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a total of 10 grams of sugar per daily serving of Hydroxycut Gummies. \u00a0It\u2019s advised for women to get a maximum of 25 grams of sugar, and for men it\u2019s 37.5 according to the American Heart Association.<\/p>\n

So for men, this would mean they are 27.5 grams closer to the advised limit, for women it would be 15 grams.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Corn Syrup: <\/strong>Syrup made from the starch of maize. This processed sweetener has had many studies showing how it can potentially increase the risk for obesity.<\/p>\n

One such study was conducted by the Louisiana\u00a0 State University:<\/p>\n

\u201coverconsumption\u2026 may play a role in the epidemic of obesity\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The processing of this ingredient often makes it more difficult for the body to absorb. This may potentially lead to side effects that include metabolism disorders, increased blood sugar, dental cavities, and other weight related issues.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lo Han Fruit Concentrate: \u00a0<\/strong>Fruit native to parts of China and Thailand.\u00a0 It\u2019s used as a sugar substitute, and it has claimed effects on increasing longevity.<\/p>\n

Drugs.com mentions:<\/p>\n

\u201cNo trials have been conducted to establish appropriate dosage\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Therefore, it\u2019s unknown what kinds of effects it may have when added in large doses.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Hydroxycut Gummies Quality Of Ingredients<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"Hydroxycut\"<\/a>None of the ingredients added to this have been proven to show significant weight loss benefits, which can\u2019t already be replaced. The added B vitamins will help metabolize fats, proteins, and sugars, but they\u2019re already found in sufficient amounts via real foods. These types of ingedeints are only needed if one is replacing meals, or if there\u2019s a rare deficiency.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s a high amount of sugars and also added robusta coffee bean. Studies have shown it to be innefecitve for weight loss. Therefore, the overall quality of these ingredients is poor.<\/p>\n

Robusta coffee is meant to be the key active ingredient which has shown weight loss benefits. Though these studies are biased, and other clinical studies have shown it to be completely ineffective for weight loss.<\/p>\n

The Price and Quality of Hydroxycut Gummies<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

No direct sales are allowed, but the company offers multiple 3rd<\/sup> party retailers which sell this brand. Hydroxycut Gummies is sold at a 15 serving bottle for $15.84<\/strong> on Amazon.com.<\/p>\n

Though the added B vitamins can be replaced with whole foods, the only active ingredient for weight loss besides vitamins is coffee robustica.<\/p>\n

Other ingredients include sweeteners, stabilizers, and flavoring agents. There\u2019s not enough in\u00a0 this to justify the price. The key active ingredient can be replaced with a cheaper substitute. There\u2019s also a high amount of sugar added to this. Sugar has no nutritional value, and it can actually promote weight gain.<\/p>\n

These cheap ingredients make this an unlikely source of healthy nutrition.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Business of Hydroxycut Gummies<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The company is owned by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., they fail to provide any contact information except for an address. Though in researching them, it was found that they can be reached via the following:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone Number: <\/strong>(888) 334-4448\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Address: <\/strong>381 North Servie Road West<\/p>\n

Oakville, ON Canada L6M 0H4<\/p>\n

Email: <\/strong>info@iovate.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The company had to settle a $5.5 million dolar lawsuit due to false health claims made about their supplements. The FTC found them guilty of failing to provide any proof to support their advertising.<\/p>\n

A warning letter was sent out to users of the Hydroxycut brand by the FDA. In this they stated an alarming report:<\/p>\n

\u201cwarning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This was because it was:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cassociated with a number of serious liver injuries\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, an indicator of potential liver injury, to liver damage requiring liver transplant
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There was even one fatality from the use of this brand:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOne death due to liver failure has been reported\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The company then ended up recalling all batches of Hydroxycut. It\u2019s not known how this was allowed, nor does the company explain what has been done to ensure a problem like this won\u2019t reoccur.<\/p>\n\n

Customer Opinions of Hydroxycut Gummies<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Here are some select reviews available online:<\/p>\n

\u201ctook the recommended dosage for the full bottle and changed nothing else, and literally nothing happened\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSugary and taste is not good\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cDid not do anything for me. Taste is\u2026 not very good\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI would not recommend\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Though there are a few good reviews on their Amazon.com page, these are from unverified purchases. It\u2019s unknown if these people actually purchased this brand, or if they are paid by the company.<\/p>\n

Certified users say that it\u2019s much too sweet, and that it had no effect at all on weight loss. People were also disappointed that they experienced no changes at all in any form.<\/p>\n

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