Hydroxycut Uses

The recall of Hydroxycut dietary supplement products was bad news for many Americans trying to lose weight. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) forced the recall after receiving reports of possible liver ailments resulting from Hydroxycut use, including one death due to liver failure.

Hydroxycut, produced by Iovate Health Sciences USA, Inc., is one of a host of dietary supplements marketed as weight-loss aids. Most of them rely on stimulants to increase metabolism and decrease appetite. At first glance, the advertisements for these products make them appear perfect for quick, easy weight loss. Conditional statements, designed to meet legal requirements while being barely noticeable, specify that exercise and an improved diet are also needed for healthy weight loss.

Stimulants Figure Prominently in Diet Aids

With or without diet and exercise, many consumers are counting on the stimulant factor to achieve weight loss. Before it was banned by the FDA in 2004, ephedra was a prominent ingredient in many supplements, often in combination with caffeine. Since the ban, the industry has relied almost exclusively on high caffeine content.

The Hydroxycut ephedra-free formula boasted several new natural ingredients, most with strong caffeine content. It's not surprising that, in addition to liver symptoms, many consumers are complaining of problems commonly associated with high caffeine consumption, such as elevated heart rate and blood pressure and loss of sleep.

Many consumers have filed lawsuits against Iovate, to recover medical costs and other expenses relating to health problems linked to Hydroxycut. In October, 16 of the cases were consolidated at the pretrial stage, in hopes of streamlining and speeding up the litigation process.

Contact a Hydroxycut Attorney

If you have medical issues related to Hydroxycut use, it's important to contact an experienced defective products liability attorney right away, to make sure that you receive the financial compensation you deserve.