Hydroxycut Weight Loss Lawyer Blog

Although dietary and herbal supplements are governed under the DSHEA Act of 1994, they are not presently regulated by the United States Food & Drug Administration, and the safety of many such supplements are unknown.

Unfortunately, absent FDA approval, the dietary and herbal supplement industry is largely unregulated, and Hydroxycut and many other supplements have been increasingly associated with liver and kidney failure.

There is definitely a need for greater regulation of this medical sector.  Through political actions and the legal system, the Onder Law Firm is working with other leaders in pursuit of more stringent regulations upon the dietary and herbal supplement industry.  While most herbal supplements are good, we must have adequate regulation to ensure that the public is not harmed by unsafe products.

This question has not been fully answered by medical research and the medical community.  However, there are three elements contained in some Hydroxycut products which have been known to cause problems.

There have been a growing number of case reports of liver toxicity associated with the weight-loss supplement Hydroxycut, so named because it contains hydroxycitic acid from the tropical fruit Garcinia Cambogia, which is potentially toxic to the liver.

Other medical studies have suggested that the green tea extract Camellia Sinensis is the cause of acute liver injury in the weight-loss supplement Hydroxycut.  Indeed, Camellia Sinesis, contained in the weight-loss supplement Exolise (Arkophama, Carros, France) was implicated in liver toxicity in numerous European case reports leading to the product’s withdrawal from the market.  Camellia Sinensis has also been associated with acute liver injury in another herbal supplement marketed as The Right Approach (Pharmanex, Provo, Utah).

Still other physicians implicate chromium as the potential cause of problems.  Chromium is an essential trace element and co-factor to insulin most commonly occurring in Hexavent (IV) and Trivalent (III) states.  The Hexavent form of chromium is found in the dye and leather industry and has been linked to occupational toxicity ranging from Dermatitis to lung cancer.

In 1989, the National Academy of Sciences established an “estimated safe and adequate daily dietary intake” range for chromium of 50-200 mg.  In 2001, the Institute of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences established Dietary Reference Intakes for chromium, ranging from 0.2 mg for infants to a maximum of 45 mg for lactating mothers.  There have been case reports of chromium toxicity causing acute hepatitis, thrombocytopenia and renal failure due to both environmental and dietary supplements.  Each Hydroxycut serving contains 133 mg of chromium, which is taken three times daily, resulting in accumulative daily consumption greater than twice the National Academy of Science’s maximum safe dose.

In summary, three of the ingredients contained in many Hydroxycut products have been associated with significant medical problems.  At the Onder Law Firm, we take pride in the depth of our available medical resources and look forward to evaluating the particulars of your claim to determine the root cause of the problem in your particular situation.

“Proprietary Blend” is what companies do to mask the amount of each ingredient that is included in the product.  While drugs like Hydroxycut do reveal the ingredients themselves, they DO NOT show how much of each ingredient is used.

This is where the problem lies.

Companies often include a list of well rounded ingredients to appear more legitimate or “healthier”.  However, in reality they often include these ingredients in small amounts.  Ingredients that can be harmful in large amounts, such as caffeine, can make up the majority of the drug.

If you have been injured from taking Hydroxycut, visit www.hydroxycutinjury.com for more information.

There have been individuals harmed by the dangerous chemicals in Hydroxycut since at least 2005.  The medical literature reveals some eye-opening research regarding the injuries caused by Hydroxycut.  For instance, there is a report of a 27 year old man and a 30 year old man who went to an emergency room complaining of eight days’ worth of fatigue, jaundice, fever, and vomiting.  These people were previously healthy, had not been out of the country, were not around other sick individuals, and had no risk factors for liver disease.  Except for Hydroxycut, they had not recently taken any herbal or prescription medications.

After extensive testing, it was discovered that both of the individuals were suffering from Hepatotoxicity, which chemically caused their acute liver failure.  The doctors with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation determined Hydroxycut ingestion caused the liver damage.  The doctors concluded that the evidence for the usefulness of Garcinia Cambogia, one of the ingredients in Hydroxycut, in promoting weight loss was not compelling and urged caution in use of Hydroxycut.  This was in 2005, yet Hydroxycut is only now being recalled and pulled from the market.

This probably comes as a surprise to many people that injuries were being caused by Hydroxycut as many as four years ago.  It is appalling that these results weren’t made public, people could have been saved from liver or kidney damage.  The most disturbing problem is that Hydroxycut itself didn’t warn its customers about the possibility of injuries resulting from the use of its product.  Instead, it continued to tell customers to put their Trust in Hydroxycut because of its fine, quality ingredients.  Ingredients that cause liver and kidney damage don’t sound like fine quality to us!

Unfortunately, those trying to improve their health by losing weight and/or exercising may have been at risk the most, as this group makes up the majority of Hydroxycut customers.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned dieters and body builders against using Hydroxycut dietary supplements after it received reports linking some of the widely sold Canadian-made products to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death.

Hydroxycut is used by people trying to shed pounds and by body builders to sharpen their muscles.

At least nine million packages were sold last year, the FDA said.

Hydroxycut accounts for about 90 percent of the market for weight loss supplements.

The following is a list of supplements currently sited in recall of Hydroxycut due to it causing liver damage and other serious injuries:

• 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

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Hydroxycut is used to remove fluid from the body. With less hydration, fat will decrease visibly in size because there is no water in it.  The fat does, however, remain…it just appears like less fat. With less hydration the skin will cling more closely to the muscle beneath it.

It is not good for daily use, when the body is deprived of hydration the liver can not flush itself properly and a series of problems can begin. Over time, common toxins like uric acid can attack the liver because it can not be moved to the bladder.  This then leads to liver damage. 

If you’ve used Hydroxycut daily, and experience any symptoms of liver damage, consult your physician immediately.

Weight loss is never easy; it takes a lot of determination and hard work in order to reach your goals the right and healthy way.  It’s a struggle for many, and unfortunately Lovate Health Sciences has taken advantage of the public, but at a large price for what is represented as such a small magical pill. 

Life threatening liver problems have been reported and linked to even the mere recommended dose for the many forms of Lovate’s weight loss supplements, Hydroxycut.  Several cases have been reported, at least one being fatal and several requiring liver transplants.  But the problems don’t end there; other reported health problems include seizures, cardiovascular disorders, kidney failure, and organ deteriorating muscle damage.

Unfortunately, advertising for Hydroxycut is very convincing; making consumers believe that all you need is their product to help you in weight loss success.  Just take Hydroxycut and the pounds will just melt off!  But have you ever noticed the fine print, the small words at the bottom of the screen that says “results not typical?”  This should be the first sign that the supplement cannot be trusted.

Lovate Health Sciences has been deceivingly making money off of the Hydroxycut for YEARS, and at the expense of the health of consumers.  And until now they have been legally able to do so!  This industry is unregulated, allowing companies like Loveate to put anything into their “magical” products, allowing them to immorally market these dangerous products, and keep their products on shelves nationwide.  Only when people die is something done to stop these companies from hurting more people.

Hydroxycut is one of the most popular weight-loss supplements available. However, even though Hydroxycut is very popular, there is a lack of reliable scientific evidence to support the claim that the supplement is effective for weight loss.  Now, as reports of Hydroxycut causing liver damage come into light, the lack of scientific evidence surrounding this product raises even more concern.

Although a few studies support the effectiveness of Hydroxycut, it is important to note that these studies are small and evaluate only some of the ingredients in Hydroxycut (not all of the active ingredients in the current formulation). With studies of such small size, it is possible that the results could be caused by mere chance.

As this new announcement about Hydroxycut causing liver damage unfolds, more scientific studies should shed light on both the effectiveness AND harm of this drug.

As Hydroxycut can cause liver failure, it is important to clearly understand and recognize the early symptoms.  Some of the most common initial symptoms of liver failure are:

· Nausea
· Loss of appetite
· Fatigue
· Diarrhea

As liver failure progresses, the symptoms become more serious. The most common symptoms of advanced liver failure include:

· Jaundice
· Bleeding easily
· Swollen abdomen
· Mental disorientation or confusion
· Sleepiness
· Coma

If you have taken Hydroxycut and are experiencing these symptoms, you should contact your healthcare professional and discuss your situation immediately.

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