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Toss It – FDA Recalls Hydroxycut

May 2, 2009 by Adria Ali 2 Comments

 Hydroxycut

     I think everyone tried this very publicized supplement at one time or another.  We are bombarded with commercials and ads in magazines as well as radio advertising.  However, most people discontinued using this product when America was hit with the ephedrine scare.  Unphased, Hydroxycut then released a new and improved formula with no ephedrine. 

       This strong “crack like” high that is achieved from this product was all put to a stop once the consumer realized that their was a definite “crash.”  Without the pills you would be left sleeping for days! 

     Now their is one more reason for not taking this supplement.  The FDA has recalled it based on 23 reports of liver damage and one death.

“Consumers are advised to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products and consult a physician or health care professional if they are experiencing any symptoms of liver injury, which can include jaundice and brown urine, nausea, vomiting as well as unusual tiredness, unexplained itching and loss of appetite,”said Dr. Linda Katz, interim chief medical officer at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), at a Friday news conference.

“Although liver damage appears to be rare, FDA feels consumers should not be exposed to unnecessary risk,” Katz added.

The agency has received 23 reports of adverse liver effects including jaundice and liver damage severe enough to require organ transplant.Other individuals have experienced seizures, cardiovascular and other health problems. The medical literature also contains reports of liver issues in six patients taking Hydroxycut products.

Authorities do not yet know which ingredients are specifically associated with the problems.

The products being recalled are:

  • Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
  • Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
  • Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
  • Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
  • Hydroxycut 24
  • Hydroxycut Carb Control
  • Hydroxycut Natural

Iovate Health Sciences of Oakville, Ontario, Canada has agreed to recall all the products. The company reports that more than 9 million units of Hydroxycut products were sold in 2008 in health food stores, grocery stores and pharmacies.

“They are widespread,” said Vasilios Frankos, division director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, CFSAN, FDA.

Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hoodia products are not being recalled as they have no overlapping ingredients with the 14 other products (source).

 

    We didn’t really need the FDA or this death to tell us that Hydroxycut was bad for us.  However, this scare should keep others from purchasing the product for the first time.  In my opinion, there are not strict enough laws when it comes to the supplement industry.  I could name several other supplements that should be avoided and create the same symptoms that are mentioned above. 

Adria Ali

(CES, PES, CPT, BS)

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About Adria Ali

I am the author of this web page and I have been a personal trainer for over 13 years. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science), as well as all of the certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also have a background in sports training as well as internships in physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. I got into personal training to help people like my mom who struggled with her weight her whole life.


DISCLAIMER: The purpose of FitTipDaily.com is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Comments

  1. Aimee says

    May 2, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    I'm not going to argue but I'd like a little bit more clarification on exactly how Hydroxycut is "bad for us". Based on the ingredients, it's no different from many of the competitors and nothing from the list stands out as being particularly unhealthy. Check it out Could it be that someone took a supplement who already had a compromised liver due to illegal or misused drugs, alcohol, or other bad lifestyle choices? Since the FDA doesn't regulate the nutritional supplement industry the industry is always the first to be blamed when something goes wrong. This "recall" will inevitably lead to recalls on all sorts of other nutritional supplements as a domino effect since they can't pinpoint an exact ingredient to blame. I'm not saying nutritional supplements should not be used with caution, but before pointing fingers it would be great to have the whole story from the physicians of each of these liver failure victims. Particularly if one of the physicians was willing to tell the truth despite being in the back pocket of the pharmaceutical industry.
  2. admin says

    May 2, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Aimee, I understand your point of view and I agree that there are several other issue that could cause death. Right now, it is unclear what is causing the liver problems. However, it is VERY clear that these products should be avoided. I believe the people that are having issue do not and have not had a past of liver problems. That is why the FDA is so adamant about taking them off the shelves. Thanks For Reading and commenting on the article, Adria

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