One of the main selling points of the weight-loss suplement Hydroxycut was that it supposedly sped up the body's metabolism, making weight loss easier.  The common misconception is that a slow metabolism makes it easier to gain weight and a fast metabolism makes it easier to lose weight.  However, this is a gross oversimplification of the truth, which is that there are many factors which figure in to determining a person's weight.  In fact, as the body gains weight, metabolism changes to maintain that weight.

One of the easiest ways to actually affect how the body maintains, gains, or loses weight is to change the amount of energy your body expends through activity.  If you exercise more each day, you will begin to see actual weight loss.

If you or someone you love has experienced health problems as a result of Hydroxycut use, contact the Hydroxycut supplement lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187.

The health risks of Hydroxycut have gotten a lot of people interested in what they can do to maintain good heart and liver health.  Ultimately, heart health begins at the dietary level.  Food is fuel for the body, and the better the food you ingest, the better your body will run.  By eating right, you can increase the health of your heart.

• Fruits and vegetables are important.  Eating them fresh ensures more fiber and vitamins.
• Eat less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day.  Too much sodium increases your risk for developing heart disease.  Be sure to carefully read all nutrition labels, as many seemingly healthy foods are loaded with sodium.  Diet foods in particular tend to have high levels of sodium to compensate for the lack of fat.
• Avoid excess cholesterol and fat.  However, not all cholesterol is bad; lean meats like fish and poultry are great sources of healthy cholesterol.  Vegetarians can substitute nuts and avocado.

If you or someone you love has experienced heart problems as a result of taking Hydroxycut, contact the Hydroxycut lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187.

Besides the liver and heart damage linked to the use of Hydroxycut, there are other serious health problems which users of the supplement have reported.  Neurogical effects are those which are linked to problems in the nervous system.  Because there are so many different herbs and other ingredients in Hydroxycut, researchers are not sure which are actually at the root of these problems.  While some may be a result of the caffeine content of the drug, or the result of the herbs themselves, others might be caused by other issues resulting from use of the product.

Some of the most common neurogical side effects include insomnia, restlessness, feelings of anxiety, trembling in the hands and other extremities, and seizures.  If you experience any of these and have taken Hydroxycut in the past, you should consult a doctor immediately.

If you or someone you love has developed health problems, neurogical or otherwise, as a result of the use of Hydroxycut, contact the Hydroxycut lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today.

One of the most serious concerns about the safety of Hydroxycut involves the supplement's link to liver damage.  The liver is responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of chemicals necessary for digestion.  The human body cannot live without a functioning liver, so it's especially important to recognize the warning signs of liver disease.  You should seek immediate medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms:

Yellowing of the skin and eyes, called jaundice
Frequent urination, with the liquid being dark in color
Bruising easily
A persistent itching sensation, known as pruritus
Swelling in the extremities due to blood build-up, known as edema

If you or someone you love has experienced health issues as a result of taking Hydroxycut or a similar supplement, contact the Hydroxycut attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187.

The Southern District of California has finished consolidating 16 different federal cases from across the country against Iovate Health Sciences, Inc., the makers of Hydroxycut.  The cases were combined because the courts ruled that all 16 of them shared specific questions and concerns about the erstwhile health supplement.  It is believed that by combining the cases, the courts will have more efficient use of information and witnesses.

The cases come from California, Alabama, New Jersey, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

If you have experienced health problems as a result of taking Hydroxycut or a similar suplement, contact the Hydroxycut attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187.

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has ruled that federal Hydroxycut litigation must be consolidated for pretrial hearings in the District Court for the Southern District of California.  There are at least 16 lawsuits against Hydroxycut's maker, Iovate Health Sciences, in at least 12 different jurisdictions.  According to the U.S. Judicial Panel, the lawsuits are similar enough to justify combining into a multi-district litigation.

All of the different lawsuits allege that Iovate Health Sciences did not properly research its product before releasing it on the market, making them culpable for the injuries and death that have resulted from their product.

If you or someone you love has exprienced health problems as a result of taking Hydroxycut products, contact the Hydroxycut attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187.

Popularity breeds immitators.  As with all popular consumer products, from colas to cars, the success of Hydroxycut tempted many other competitors and knock-offs to start selling products as well.   Competitors with names like Hydroxynol attempted to jump onto the bandwagon of the most popular dietary supplement in the United States, offering a similar formula at reduced cost.  However, if these products have the same ingredients as Hydroxycut, then they have the same potential dangers.

Jaundice, abdominal pain, and nausea are some of the most frequently reported early signs of Hydroxycut-related illness, with long-term associated health problems including heart failure and liver damage.  If you or someone you love has experienced Hydroxycut- or Hydroxycut immitator-related health issues, contact the Hydroxycut attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187.