As we get older, the pounds inevitably start piling on. There is a point where most people realize that they must do something different in order to maintain the body shape they have grown accustomed to when they were younger. However, the reality is, a drastic change in eating habits, exercise, and in some cases supplements, are required in order to stop the belly fat from developing into a spare tire.

Since a change in dietary patterns and lifestyle choices requires work and commitment, most people choose to try a dietary supplement before anything else. If these supplements worked as well as the commercials would lead us to believe, we’d all be walking around with a six pack without even having to perform a single sit up. Nevertheless, the emotional appeal of a simple pill that can burn fat is something that will never lose its allure.

This is why weight loss products will never go out of style. In fact, the number of these types of products continues to increase by the day. Many of these products, like Hydroxycut, were immensely popular, mainly due to their TV commercial advertisement campaign.

As these products become stale and sales start to decline, companies reinvent their products in order to target the same exact market. One such product is Hydroxycut HD, a brand-new weight-loss product that is capitalizing on the popularity of the original formula.

So, should you run out and purchase the newly formulated Hydroxycut HD?

What Is Hydroxycut HD?

Hydroxycut HD is a formula that is claimed to enhance mental focus, promote powerful weight loss, and provide hours of energy.

Hydroxycut HD separates itself from the pack by offering a “NEW Smart Release Microbead Technology”. According to the company, this allows users to lose even more weight and attain greater mental focus, as this product is absorbed slowly, yet consistently.

This supplement is designed to trigger thermogenesis, meaning that it increases body temperature, and therefore, increases metabolism, encouraging the body to burn fat for energy.

However, according to the company’s clinical research on this supplement, users are still required to follow a low calorie diet while taking this formula in order to lose weight. In other words, people can’t expect to simply take this formula and lose weight without contributing any effort.

Clinical Study On Hydroxycut HD?

According to the company website, subjects who consume Hydroxycut HD over a 60-day period, while following a low calorie diet lost an average of 10.95 pounds versus 5.40 pounds for the placebo group. Based on that study, it appears that users can lose double the weight when using Hydroxycut HD.

However, the actual study is on a patented formula called Svetol, a green coffee extract, which based on the ingredients listed in Hydroxycut HD, may not specifically be in the product itself.

This study goes on to say that 50 overweight volunteers were separated into two groups, one receiving Svetol, and the other a placebo. In addition to the significant weight loss, the study goes on to say that after 60 days of treatment, the muscle mass to fat mass ratio increased significantly, 4.1 in the experimental group vs 1.6 in the placebo group. According to that study, one can assume that Svetol allows people to burn fat, while retaining their muscle.

Ingredients In Hydroxycut HD

Hydroxycut HD contains a 403 mg proprietary formula that contains Robusta Coffee Extract, Anhydrous Caffeine, Choline Bitartrate, L-Theanine, and Ashwagandha Extract.

Robusta Coffee Extract (C.

Canephora Robusta)

Robusta Coffee Extract, commonly referred to as green coffee bean extract, skyrocketed in popularity after Dr. Oz mentioned it on his show in 2012. He even went as far as saying, “the green coffee bean that burns fat fast.” Due to his overwhelming popularity and relative credibility at that time, it is no wonder why so many people rushed out to purchase products with green coffee beans in them.

The reason why green coffee beans are selected are because they have higher levels of chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acid has been shown to inhibit fat accumulation in both rat and human studies.

At this point, green coffee extract is showing to slightly reduced bodyweight, likely because it prevents carbohydrate uptake in the intestines when consumed before a meal.

Truthfully though, there aren’t very many clinical trials and all have poor methodological quality. Even though the studies can’t be considered bullet proof by any means, overall, they have shown a modest affect on reducing bodyweight.

Even better, green coffee bean extract is considered healthy so consuming it shouldn’t give people a reason for concern even if it doesn’t burn fat.

Caffeine – 200 mg

Caffeine is a thermogenic substance that promotes an increase in metabolism. Through this aspect, the body inherently burns more calories, attributing to greater weight loss.

Choline Bitartrate

Choline has been shown to improve cognitive function because it is a building block for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. In this formula, the addition of choline is likely to keep people in a good mood while they are dieting.

L-Theanine

The amino acid L-Theanine has been shown to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Again, people who are dieting are likely to be somewhat cranky so consuming a relaxing agent like this can assist in achieving long-term dieting goals. When consumed alongside caffeine, it has the potential to take the jitteriness out of it.

Ashwagandha Extract

Ashwagandha is increasing in popularity, as it has been shown to decrease anxiety and reduce stress. Since dieting is often a stressful experience, including this in the formula makes sense from a variety of angles.

Dosage And Instructions

According to the company, it is important to assess tolerance to this supplement and start out with only one capsule twice a day.

On day two, up the dose to two capsules twice a day.

If everything goes fine up to that point, on day three, take three capsules two times a day.

For people who don’t have a problem taking three capsules two times a day, continue doing so for at least 60 days in combination with diet and exercise.

For best absorption, take a serving 30 to 60 minutes before the two largest meals of the day.

According to the company, never take more than six capsules in a 24 hour period.

Side Effects Of Hydroxycut HD

Hydroxycut HD contains coconut ingredients so anyone who is allergic to coconut products should absolutely avoid this supplement.

In addition, a 3 capsule serving contains 200 mg of caffeine. Anyone who is sensitive to caffeine should also avoid this product.

Green coffee beans have been shown to make anxiety disorder is worse in some individuals, can cause complications in people with bleeding disorders, cause diarrhea, and increase pressure in the eye, potentially causing glaucoma.

In studies on green coffee bean extract, there have been adverse effects that include headache and urinary tract infections.

Where To Buy Hydroxycut HD?

Hydroxycut HD can be purchased at Walgreens. 60 capsules costs $39.99. That means that people who are taking the maximum dose, six capsules a day, are going to have to purchase a box every 10 days.

In other words, anyone who wants to attempt to replicate the results in the clinical study will need to purchase six boxes to account for all 60 days, almost $240!

Hydroxycut HD is also available on Amazon, but is even more expensive, at $44.95 for 60 capsules.

The cheapest I could find it for sale was Vitamin Shoppe, which retails Hydroxycut HD at $31.99.

User Reviews Of Hydroxycut HD

Since Hydroxycut HD is brand-new, there aren’t many user reviews on it yet. Overall, I would expect user reviews to be in the ball park of 2.5 stars out of 5 stars. Since this product requires users to participate in an exercise program and reduce calories, this formula certainly isn’t a magic bullet that will result in nothing but rave reviews.

Conclusion

The ingredients in Hydroxycut HD certainly don’t have the wow factor, as coffee bean extract alongside some extra caffeine, and stress relieving compounds aren’t novel by any means. When combined with the fact that a 60 day supply of six pills a day will run about $240, it certainly doesn’t appear to be worth it.

People who want to experiment with coffee bean extract in order to attempt to lose weight should do just that and avoid purchasing expensive weight loss supplements that aren’t all that expensive to manufacture.

For people who are willing to look, green coffee bean extract can be purchased for about $15 for a one-month supply. In order to get the caffeine contained in Hydroxycut HD, drink coffee. This should provide about the same results as Hydroxycut HD. However, the ingredients that are designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation won’t be included.

For people interested in these agents, realize that a one month supply of Ashwagandha extract costs about $10, while Choline and L-Theanine are relatively inexpensive. While it may not be the same formula in many respects, people who are dieting on a budget may want to consider purchasing each ingredient separately and make their own fat loss formula.

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Author: Rob Miller

Rob Miller founded SupplementCritique.com over 7 years ago, and has been the chief editor ever since. He has a diploma in Advanced Dietary Supplements Advisor, and worked at GNC for 3 years. He KNOWS supplements, both inside and out. Rob currently resides in Jupiter, FL, with his wife of 4 years.  Learn more about him in his Bio here. Follow him on Twitter , Facebook, LinkedIn, or find him on Google +. View all posts by Rob Miller