Hydroxycut was recalled from the market after a FDA warning in May 2009 because of 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes to liver damage. 1 This case report adds evidence for Hydroxycut — induced hepatotoxicity.

Does Hydroxycut damage your liver?

Liver injury, although rare, was reported by patients at the doses of Hydroxycut recommended on the bottle. Symptoms of liver injury include: jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) and brown urine.

What ingredient in Hydroxycut causes liver damage?

The cause of acute liver injury associated with Hydroxycut products was attributed to ephedra in the past and more recently to green tea extract (Camellia sinensis). Indeed, the clinical features of cases resemble those associated with the liver injury associated with green tea extracts.

Can weight loss pills cause liver problems?

Usnic acid is a component of nutritional supplements that are promoted for weight loss and have been associated with liver-related adverse events including mild hepatic toxicity, chemical hepatitis and liver failure requiring liver transplantation.

Is Hydroxycut Harmful?

Is Hydroxycut Safe? Hydroxycut's maker, Iovate Health Sciences International, says it puts raw ingredients through extensive quality assurance procedures. In 2009, Iovate recalled Hydroxycut after the FDA got reports of liver problems, seizures, and a muscle-damaging condition called rhabdomyolysis.

Is Hydroxycut safe for kidneys?

In all, the Food and Drug Administration said it had received 23 reports of significant adverse health effects in people who used Hydroxycut, including one person who required a liver transplant. Other complications included heart problems and a kind of muscle damage that could lead to kidney failure, the agency said.

How long can you safely take Hydroxycut?

HOW LONG CAN I TAKE HYDROXYCUT? For best results, use Hydroxycut® for 60 days with a calorie-reduced diet and regular activity.

How many people have died from Hydroxycut?

One person died. Other reports also documented seizures, cardiovascular disorders and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to kidney failure, the FDA said. A message on the voice mail for Iovate Health Sciences in Ontario, Canada said the products were being recalled.