Hydroxycut Linked to Liver Damage
The FDA recently issued a warning that has caused the recall of Hydroxycut diet products. Hydroxycut has been a popular diet supplement in the United States and Canada. It has been on the market as a diet supplement in various forms since 2002 and has been touted as "America's Number One Diet Supplement" by the company that makes it, MuscleTech Research and Development, Inc., owned by Iovate.
Hydroxycut has now been linked directly to liver damage of people who have taken it as a diet supplement. At this time the FDA does not know the specific ingredient that is causing the liver damage. However, it is important to note a few things about the liver damage. First, the liver damage was significant. In many cases the liver damage or hepatotoxicity could be controlled or reversed with treatment. However in some patients there was a need for a liver transplant and in at least one instance the patient died before receiving a new liver.
Secondly, the liver damage was not attributable to any other factors and appeared in people who were otherwise healthy up until that point. Most of the patients who had liver damage as a result of taking Hydroxycut were not taking other medications and were not predisposed to liver disease through any other means. The liver disease was nearly always attributable to only Hydroxycut products and not as a result of hepatitis, autoimmune disease or genetic diseases.
Finally, the liver damage occurred in some people very quickly after starting to regularly take the product. There is no definite relationship between how long the patients were taking the product leading researchers to believe that liver disease may occur in some patients soon after they start taking the supplement. Prior to 2004 Hydroxycut contained ephedra, a harmful substance that has since been banned from use. All Hydroxycut products made since 2004 are ephedra-free.
Liver damage due to Hydroxycut is a serious health concern for anyone who has taken any of the Hydroxycut products over the last years. It is unknown at this time which ingredients in the products may be the cause of the liver damage. If you have taken Hydroxycut and suffered with liver damage there could well be a link. In all cases the patients were told to discontinue use of the product.
The liver damage was not caused to misuse of the product. Those who reported liver damage were found in most cases to have been taking the Hydroxycut diet supplement as directed on the package.
There are 14 various Hydroxycut products that contain the Hydroxycut ingredients including Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets, Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets, Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Capsules, Hydroxycut Max Liquid Capsules, Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets, Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets, Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix), Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets, Hydroxycut Liquid Shots, Hydroxycut Hardcore Ready-to-Drink, Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed, Hydroxycut 24, Hydroxycut Carb Control and Hydroxycut Natural.
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If you have taken any of the 14 Hydroxycut dietary products and had any associated health problems you need to seek the help of an attorney. The best Hydroxycut lawyers are those with experience in bringing large lawsuits against drug or supplement companies. The attorneys will be able to help determine if you have a case and will assist you through the process. Lawsuits such as these are often taken on contingency, meaning the lawyer gets paid upon settlement of the suit.