Although the recent Hydroxycut recall was prompted by at least 23 reports of liver problems in people taking the popular weight loss supplements, that may not be the whole story. In fact, while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was alerted to many instances of liver damage connected with Hydroxycut products, reports received by Health Canada suggest that Hydroxycut may damage other organs and organ systems.

Among the possible health problems associated with Hydroxycut are:

• Neurological problems
• Cardiovascular and respiratory problems
• Seizures
• Rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle disorder that can cause kidney damage

If you or someone you love has suffered any side effects from taking Hydroxycut weight loss products, it may be in your best interests to consider taking legal action. Contact Hydroxycut lawsuit attorneys a law firm at your convenience for more information.

 

 

As countless consumers react to the recent Hydroxycut recall, public attention is once again turning to the issue of product safety - particularly, to the lax regulations on the dietary supplement industry.

Although the Food and Drug Administration has extensive regulatory powers over pharmaceutical products and medical device manufacturers, it does not closely monitor the so-called "natural" supplement market. Because Hydroxycut advertised its products as a supplement made from "natural" ingredients, the FDA had no authority to order safety testing on Hydroxycut products. Furthermore, in monitoring the effects of Hydroxycut after its release, the FDA could rely only on voluntary reports - many of which took months to make their way onto the right desk. In 2007, a 19-year-old male died from liver failure while taking Hydroxycut ... but the FDA was not made aware until March of 2009.

At a law firm, we have been fighting on behalf of injured consumers for years. When dangerous dietary supplements make their way onto the market, thousands of people like you can be affected. If your health has been damaged by Hydroxycut products, we believe that it is our duty and our privilege to help you hold the manufacturers of harmful products responsible. If you would like to explore your legal options with the help of our Hydroxycut attorneys, call us at your convenience.

Although the Food and Drug Administration has yet to make an official announcement regarding the specific ingredient or ingredients responsible for causing liver damage in Hydroxycut users, an article in the World Journal of Gastroenterology suggests that Garcinia cambogia, a botanical ingredient in Hydroxycut products, may be the culprit.

According to the article, Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit that contains potentially hepatoxic (toxic to the liver) hydroxycitric acid, an ingredient in Hydroxycut weight loss supplements. In fact, a compound derived from Garcinia cambogia, branded "SuperCitrimax," is used in Hydroxycut. The author references six cases of hepatoxicity (liver damage) in people using Hydroxycut, but estimates that the total impact of Hydroxycut-caused liver damage is greater by "several degrees of magnitude." The six patients studied exhibited similar problems with liver function, which were resolved once they stopped taking Hydroxycut products.

Hydroxycut is the most popular brand in the burgeoning dietary supplement market, selling approximately a million units per year in the U.S. alone.

If you or a loved one has suffered liver damage while taking Hydroxycut products, contact a Hydroxycut lawsuit attorney at your convenience to discuss your legal options.

The Food and Drug Administration's recent announcement about the dangers of Hydroxycut has sparked a good deal of questions, debate, and emotion. Many people who had taken this weight-loss supplement initially responded with fear: they needed to know what symptoms to look for, the odds of becoming ill, whether they would be all right.  Since then, a certain degree of anger has also begun to emerge. People were promised that Hydroxycut was made with all natural ingredients, that it was safe, and that it would help them. Where are the people who made those promises now? What will happen to them?

If you or someone you loved has suffered liver damage, cardiovascular symptoms, or any other health problem caused by Hydroxycut, you may be wondering what you can do to see justice done. Through no fault of your own, you are now facing medical expenses, physical pain, emotional suffering, and perhaps lost wages or even a reduced earning potential. It is simply not right for you to live with these burdens; all you did was trust a business and the government to keep you safe.

Hyrdoxycut liver injury lawyers a law firm have been following the Hydroxycut recall and all related issues very closely since this story broke. Our research, combined with our years of experience as personal injury attorneys, makes us fully prepared to help you build a strong case against the makers of Hydroxycut and any other parties responsible for your injuries. You could be eligibile for compensation for your financial losses, pain and suffering, and punitive damages for the negligent and callous behavior that lead to your current difficulties.

To learn more, contact Hydroxycut liver damage attorneys a law firm at your convenience today.

More bad news for Hydroxycut users - only days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut weight loss and energy enhancement supplements immediately, Health Canada has launched its own investigation into the potentially deadly health effects of Hydroxycut products.

Health Canada has received at least 17 reports of adverse side effects in people taking Hydroxycut products. While the FDA issued a recall of Hydroxycut products based primarily on reports of liver damage and at least one death due to liver failure, Health Canada has received reports of adverse effects on the neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. In other words, the possibility of liver damage may not be the only thing wrong with Hydroxycut. 

Health Canada is currently working with the U.S. FDA to determine which ingredient(s) is/are responsible for causing injury to Hydroxycut users.

Hydroxycut is not explicitly authorized for sale in Canada; however, Iovate (the maker of Hydroxycut) is recalling at least 11 of its products that are sold in Canada.

a law firm is actively monitoring the Hydroxycut recall and is investigating the possibility of legal action on behalf of injured consumers. If your or someone you love has suffered adverse health effects after taking Hydroxycut supplements, contact Hydroxycut attorneys a law firm immediately at your convenience.