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Consumer Review: I Lost All Of My Energy When I Started Taking Hydroxycut. I've Stopped Taking It, But I'm Still Always Tired.

I've been taking hydroxycut for about 2 months and am impressed with the results. However, while I've been still taking it, I've become extremely fatigued to the point where I have to sit and rest after the simplest task. I also sleep 12 or more hours a day which is VERY unusual for me. I went to a doctor, took some blood tests, and they said that everything is fine and they can't explain why I feel this way. It's been 2 weeks and I've now stopped taking the supplement completely and there is no change in my energy level. Could my condition be related to the supplement or have I just caught a rare virus which has hit me hard?


Response #1

I just started taking hydroxycut - I'm on my third week. I am taking the recommended dosage (9 per day). I noticed that I have less energy than usual, but it's not bad. Also, I do have some leg cramping. I have not experienced any weight loss as yet, but I thought I'd give it some time when I'm up to max dose. I have not been exercising, I wonder if exercising is the key to making hydroxycut work well.

What kind of "impressive results" did you have?

Thank you!
Mary Jo


Response #2

You might want to ask your doctor about Epstein Barr Syndrome. This is also called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Symptoms are excessive fatigue and lethargy. Usually caused by poor eating habits, anemia, lack of vitamins, etc. This is not something that a doctor would check during a routine blood test. This requires further testing. I haven't begun to use Hydroxycut, but understand that exercise will improve the results of any dietary weight loss supplement.


Response #3

Everyone should keep in mind there is no MAGIC PILL to miraculously make weight and fat disappear. Supplements such as Hydroxycut are useful tools to aid in the loss of weight but are not the sole source. A good and balanced diet along with a dedicated exercise program are the most important part. Remember, weight management is a lifelong commitment. Once you've achieved your weight loss goal you must continue to maintain it, again through the healthy lifestyle of eating right and exercising.


Response #4

Hydroxy Cut is supposed to speed up your heart rate. It has caffeine in it, which cause the body to release more adrenaline. If Hydroxy Cut has caused you to loose energy, then you have an abnormal case. Using this supplement should have the same side effects of drinking a cup of regular coffee. Some people can't handle coffee either. Caffeine also dehydrates you faster, and that is what causes the increase in thirst. Your body will tell you if it is good for you or not, your job is to respond to it.


Response #5

Your problem is probably under-reported. I myself have used it at various times in the last 5 years. I never stretched use over three months, which is already more than what I would ever recommend. You probably feel better by now, but why not address the problem anyway.

First, all products containing this type of stimulant mimic adrenaline by acting in a similar manner at the corresponding receptors. Hence, we'll call them agonists. These agonists also increase adrenaline output (probably by the increase in sympathetic tone). These will induce fat loss when combined with caffeine in conjunction with an aspirin. Thus, at first, the supplement will definitely increase vigilance and energy levels. However, I can find many reasons why long-term use could bring about constant fatigue.

I have seen two friends (non-athlete graduate students) develop restlessness or exhaustion after using it in increased dosages (25 up to 75mg) over a year. Also, they could not function without taking at least 25mg upon getting up. One of them managed to get off of it after tree planting for three months (the importance of physical exercise in well-being is far too under estimated in my opinion). He never went back to it and feels great now. He also told me about a fitness athlete (female) who reported mood swings (cried for no reason) after being on it for over a year. My other friend is still a regular user.

Enough anecdotal evidence, let's move on. The Medline database has many articles reporting dependence (notice I didn't say addiction) in collegiate athletes throughout USA. Some female students were taking 6 tablets a day regularly. We could assume going off cold turkey would not lead to a great energy level, but anyway...when you take it, the ratio of serum T3 to T4 increases significantly after 4 weeks of treatment (20mg three times/day). This means your T3 hormone level increases and your metabolism will do just the same. Hyperthyroid states generally induce a chronic sense of fatigue. No, we could not say it makes the person clinically hyperthyroid, but it does make him or her use more energy per unit time while the substance is active. This could very well increase the need for nutrients such as in the hyperthyroid state (see Medline). Furthermore, the adrenal glands need Vitamin C and copper (and others) to produce adrenaline. Vitamin C need is increased under physiological stress, nudge-nudge, wink-wink. In another line of thought, Fry (forgot is first name) mentions beta-agonist induced over training (exhaustion due to physical effort). In such a case, the stimulant could push someone's nervous system beyond its ability to recuperate, in the short term of course.

Hang in there as you're sure to expect the rebound low energy level due to decreased cAMP activation following cessation of stimulants. Coffee or tea are milder stimulants that avoid going through the tongue dragging on ground phase. Green tea is verrry good for health, anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant due to cathechins and quercetin. The theophylline in tea has even been shown to increase TSH, the hormone stimulating thyroid hormone production. Fry PhD's book is "Over Training in Sport," I believe.

To Response 1: Electrolyte (ex. Mg or K) or water deficiencies are common causes of cramping, and yes, exercise makes a huge difference (long explanation though).

Please excuse grammar as English is not my first language. This info is not intended to cure or prevent disease nor to replace the advice of a physician. The goal is just to impress you.



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