“The FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid any undue risk. Adverse events are rare, but exist. Consumers should consult a physician or other health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with these products,” said Linda Katz, M.D., interim chief medical officer of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
So 1 death and 23 adverse reaction reports are submitted after millions of users have safely used the product and Iovate Health Sciences is forced to pull Hydroxycut. How about Tylenol?
Tylenol, made by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, contains acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol. Acetaminophen overdose "is the #1 cause of calls to the Poison Control Centers across the US.
It is estimated that acetaminophen poisoning calls exceed 100,000 per year. Studies indicate that acetaminophen overdose results in over 56,000 injuries, 2,500 hospitalizations, and an estimated 450 deaths per year."
Have a headache yet?
Ingredients -
Calcium (as hydroxycitrate) 156mg
Chromium (as polynicotinate) 133mcg
Potassium (as hydroxycitrate) 218mg
Hydroxagen Plus 1.32g
Garcinia cambogia extract (fruit and rind) (standardized for 60% hydroxycitrate acid
Gymnema sylvestre extract (leaf) standardized for 25%gymnemic acids
Soy phospholipids (supplying phosphatidyl ethanolamine (NOPE), phosphatidyl serine, phosphatidyl choline
Rhodiola rosea extract (standardized for 5% rosalins)
Withania somnifera extract (root) (standardized for 1.5% withanolides
Hydroxy Tea 414mg
Green Tea extract (as camellia sinensis)(leaf) supplying polyphenols, catechins, epigallocatechin gallate- 91mg EGCG
Caffeine anhydrous
White Tea Extract (as Camellia sinensis)(leaf) standardized for 50% polyphenols, 35% catechins, 15% EGCG
Oolong Tea Extract (as Camellia sinensis)(leaf) standardized for 50% polyphenols, 25% catechins, 15% EGCG - 200mg of caffeine
