What You Should Know about Hydroxycut

You can't miss the commercial and Internet ads for Hydroxycut claiming you can lose as much as 4.5 times more weight than with diet and exercise alone. Taking such a supplement is tempting because it makes weight loss seem easy. You can supposedly have more energy, control your appetite, boost your metabolism to burn more calories, control your blood sugar levels, and experience stronger workouts.

Sounds too good to be true, right? That's because it is. Even though Hydroxycut recommends a low-cal diet with a moderate amount of protein, the supplement is not safe as a weight loss supplement.

Hydroxycut contains Gymnema Sylvestre, an extract found in India that supports healthy blood sugar levels. If you have ever eaten a healthy diet consistently with protein at each meal, you would know exactly how this feels. It gives you a sense of relaxation and calmness. The urgency to fill up on food diminishes. The goal is the same for Hydroxycut supplements. Just take the supplement with water before meals to experience the sensation that you are full and content.

The active ingredient in Hydroxycut is Gymnema Sylvestre. Taken from the leaves and stem of plants to treat diabetes, this substance is also known for its ability to curb the craving for sweets, aid digestion and lower bad cholesterol. Each of these benefits, in turn, are said to help you lose weight.

The other ingredients listed for Hydroxycut:

- Chromium Picolate

- Garcinia Cambogia Extract

- Alpha Lipid Acid (ALA)

- L-Carnitine and Hydroxy Tea

These are harmless supplements commonly used to enhance weight loss.

The effectiveness of these ingredients as weight loss supplements are questionable and still require clinical evidence to prove how they can help obese consumers shed pounds.

The ideal weight loss plan that includes Hydroxycut lasts eight weeks and is paired with a healthy diet and exercise. As far as the dosage of Hydroxycut, it is important to stick to the recommended dosages to minimize side effects. More isn't always better.

The label suggests that during weeks one and two and seven and eight you take a lower dosage to adjust to and ease off of the fat burning effects of the supplement. Consumers have experienced nervousness and the jitters when they didn't adhere to the label's dosage recommendation. A caffeine-free version of Hydroxycut is also available.

Of course, you can't escape side effects if you use supplements to enhance your weight loss and Hydroxycut is no different.

Potential side effects include:

- increased blood pressure

- higher heart rateheadaches

- drowsiness

- nose bleeds

- restlessness

- blurry vision and acne

While mild compared to the harmful effects of other weight loss supplements and weight loss drugs, it is important to be aware of any possible drug interactions and to discuss the use of Hydroxycut with your doctor. Take control of your own health and learn everything you can about the supplement before including it in your weight loss plan.

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