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Hydroxycut Recalls 14 Weight Loss Products

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Hydroxycut kills.

No, I’m not talking about the ephedra laced Hydroxycut that actually works, I’m talking about the ephedra-free Hydroxycut products that are supposed to be safe. Yeah, not so safe.

Hydroxycut
Hydroxycut

Hydroxycut products are marketed as inexpensive, energy-enhancing fat-burners. They do work to some extent. Hydroxycut will definitely increase your energy, but at what cost to your body?

Why Hydroxycut Was Recalled

  • 23 reports of serious liver injuries
  • liver damage
  • elevated liver enzymes
  • reports of jaundice
  • liver transplants
  • confirmed as the cause of death in a 19 year old male
  • cardiovascular problems
  • seizures
  • rhabdomyolysis – serious muscle damage directly linked to kidney failure

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