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Introduction & Overview |
Hydroxycut is a weight loss formula advertised as helping dieters lose 4.5 times more weight than just exercising and dieting alone. The product is advertised for both men and women, but different diet plans are listed for men and women at the website.
The product is endorsed by two medical doctors, and the product can supposedly help dieters control hunger cravings, increase energy levels and burn calories, particularly if it is included in a diet and exercise plan. We will take a close look at the formula and its effectiveness below.
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| Pros |
• Website posts some testimonials
• Study results are posted
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| Cons |
• Studies were done on ingredients used in formula, not the actual product
• Product is overly expensive
• No free samples were offered at time of review
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| Product’s Formula |
While the entire formula for Hydroxycut is not discussed in detail, there are three key ingredients highlighted on the product’s website. These include Garcinia Cambogia to control cravings, Green Tea Extract to increase energy levels and Gymnema Sylvestre to help balance blood sugar levels.
Green tea extract is commonly found in weight loss supplements, because it is thought to promote fat burning, and is also a source of antioxidants. It is also a source of caffeine, which could be of concern to some individuals. We will look at the other main ingredients below.
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| Formula In Depth |
Garcinia Cambogia has been used in weight loss products, because it contains Hydroxy Citric Acid, which is thought to help reduce fat mass. However, clinical studies that have been conducted to test the effectiveness of this herb on humans came to the conclusion that use of the herb actually has no significant impact.
Gymnema Sylvestre is believed to have an impact on blood sugar levels. The herb, native to India, is sometime included in formulas for weight loss for this reason, since an imbalance in blood sugar levels is associated with weight gain.
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| Customer Feedback |
We are always interested in learning what customers have to say about a product while doing an assessment. This helps us get a better sense of how effective it might be because customers that have had a significant experience with a product or service are generally more likely to speak up about it.
We were pleased to see that several success stories were posted on the website for Hydroxycut. Even better, the stories are accompanied by “before” and “after” photos so that the public can see the transformation that took place. These stories were all pretty detailed, and we appreciate that they are each unique. However, we could not help but notice that most of the people discuss how their diet and exercise habits changed while they were trying to lose weight, and very few emphasize the need for using this product. It seems as if these customers reached their goals with sheer will-power.
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| Conclusion |
For men and women looking for a product to assist in weight loss while following a diet and exercise regimen, Hydroxycut might be of interest. We appreciate the inclusion of research results and doctor endorsements posted on the Hydroxycut website to give credibility to the product’s effectiveness, and the number of success stories posted on the site.
As mentioned, the product is slightly expensive when compared to other products on the market – a 30-day supply costs $79.98, twice as much as some popular brands. For a product that most customers have not claimed to be key to their weight loss success, dieters might want to find something a little less pricey that has been shown to get results. Some other quality products are available for a free trial period.
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