Today it was announced that one of the world's biggest selling fat loss pills, Hydroxycut, was being recalled by the FDA after leading to major liver damage in multiple patients, as well as the death of a 19 year old. The supplement company has agreed to recall 14 of their all-natural pills at the FDA's request. These pills include:
Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
Hydroxycut 24
Hydroxycut Carb Control
Hydroxycut Natural
Casey George, a personal trainer in Wilmington, NC says this is surely just the first of several recalls he expects in the near future.
"What I think we'll be seeing more and more of is some of the long-term effects of supplements that Americans have been shoving down their throats for the last decade. So many products on the market today use newer formulated ingredients that haven't been tested long enough to see what the side effects may be down the road."
Last year alone, Hydroxycut sold over 9 million packages to mostly dieters and bodybuilders. Most of the products are marketed to help users shed pounds and define muscle fast.
We asked Mr. George what advice he can dish out for those frustrated with trying to lose weight.
"I never recommend any 'fat loss' product to clients for some of the reasons we're seeing right now. While it may seem like a quick and easy fix at the time, whose to say what it might do to you 5 years down the road?" Mr. George explained.
"At the end of the day, the fat loss formula is simple. You need to eat a clean, natural, and well-portioned diet and space your meals out every 3-4 hours. You need to follow a properly designed fitness regimen no less than 3 days a week. And lastly, you need to get plenty of rest to allow the body to recuperate."
Mr. George also recommends getting the opinion of a professional personal trainer in your area to help construct a plan of action.
"Be sure to ask a personal trainer about his credentials before hiring Joe Buff off the street. Your health should not be taken lightly, and neither should your hiring of a trainer."
He encourages readers of his newsletter to look for trainers with at least 5 years experience and a college degree in the field of Exercise Science. If that isn't available, some notable certifications to look for are the ACSM, NASM, NSCA, and ACE.
For more information won the Hydroxycut Recall, you can visit their site at http://www.HydroxycutInformation.com . To contact Wilmington NC Personal Trainer Casey George, you may visit his site at http://www.personaltrainerwilmingtonnc.com .
