Hydroxycut
by Hydroxycut · other (e.g. tea bag) · 72 rapid release caplets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 31656 60047 6
- DSLD label 3296
- Serving 2 caplets
- 36 servings
Hydroxycut by Hydroxycut lists 16 ingredients, 5 with an amount per serving of 2 caplets, such as 156 mg of calcium, 133 mcg of chromium and 218 mg of potassium; 11 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 23, 2011.
What is in Hydroxycut?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 caplets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calciumas Calcium HydroxycitrateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Hydroxycitrate (Alt. Name: Super CitriMax)) | 156 mg | 16% | Higher than 60% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 468 mg. |
| Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate (Alt. Name: ChromaTech)) | 133 mcg | 111% | Higher than 68% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 399 mcg. |
| Potassiumas Potassium HydroxycitratePotassium (Form: as Potassium Hydroxycitrate (Alt. Name: Super CitriMax)) | 218 mg | 6% | Higher than 81% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 654 mg. |
| Hydroxagen Plus | 1.32 g | ||
| Garcinia cambogia extractas Hydroxycitric AcidGarcinia cambogia extract (Form: standardized for 60% Hydroxycitric Acid) (Alt. Name: Super CitriMax) PlantPart: rind Genus: Garcinia Species: cambogia | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Gymnema sylvestre extractas Gymnemic AcidsGymnema sylvestre extract (Form: standardized for 25% Gymnemic Acids) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Gymnema Species: sylvestre | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Phosphatidylserine-enriched Soy Lecithinas Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylethanolamine, PhosphatidylserinePhosphatidylserine-enriched Soy Lecithin (Form: supplying 50% Phosphatidylserine, 4% Phosphatidylcholine, 2% Phosphatidylethanolamine) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rhodiola rosea extractas RosavinsRhodiola rosea extract (Form: standardized for 5% Rosavins) PlantPart: root Genus: Rhodiola Species: rosea | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| HydroxyTea | 473 mg | ||
| Green Tea extractas Catechins, Epigallocatechin Gallate, PolyphenolsGreen Tea extract (Form: standardized for 90% Polyphenols, 75% Catechins, 45% Epigallocatechin Gallate) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Camellia Species: sinensis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Egcg | 117 mg | Higher than 60% of 291 products listing EGCG (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 351 mg. | |
| Caffeine Anhydrous | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| White Tea extractas Catechins, EGCG, PolyphenolsWhite Tea extract (Form: standardized for 50% Polyphenols, 35% Catechins, 15% EGCG) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Camellia Species: sinensis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Oolong Tea extractas Catechins, EGCG, PolyphenolsOolong Tea extract (Form: standardized for 50% Polyphenols, 25% Catechins, 15% EGCG) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Camellia Species: sinensis Note: supplying | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Caffeine | 200 mg | ||
| Ginger extractas GingerolsGinger extract (Form: standardized for 5% Gingerols) PlantPart: root Genus: Zingiber Species: officinale | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raspberry Ketone | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Quercetin Dihydrateas Fava d'antaQuercetin Dihydrate (Form: as Fava d'anta) | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 3296 (entered December 23, 2011), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient; 11 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.
The NIH database records 3 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: Take 2 caplets with a glass of water 3 times daily, approximately 30 to 60 minutes before meals (preferably before breakfast, lunch and dinner). To assess tolerance, refer to the chart. Do not exceed 6 caplets in a 24-hour period. Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime. For best results, use Hydroxycut for 8 weeks in conjunction with a calorie-reduced diet and a regular exercise program. Do not snack after dinner. Consume ten glasses of water per day. Read the entire label before use and follow directions. Day 1 to Day 3: 1 Caplet, 3x daily Day 4 & beyond: 2 caplets, 3x daily
- Warnings
- Warning: Not intended for use by persons under 18.
- Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a medical doctor before use if you have been treated for or diagnosed with or have a family history of any medical condition or if you are using any prescription or over-the-counter drug(s).
- One serving (2 caplets) of this product contains about as much caffeine as 2 cups of coffee (200 mg). Caffeine sensitive individuals may experience the following symptoms including (but not limited to) restlessness, nervousness, tremors, headache, anxiety, palpitations, increased heart rate or difficulty sleeping. Consult a medical doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. Do no exceed recommended serving. Improper use of this product will not improve results and is not advised. Use only as directed. Do not use if packaging has been tampered with.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place (60(0)F to 80(0)F).
Source: label statements in DSLD label 3296.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Coating, Sodium Carboxymethycellulose, Crospovidone, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Acesulfame-Potassium.
How many labels does Hydroxycut have?
One label is on file, entered on December 23, 2011.
- Label 3296 (current) Entered December 23, 2011 · on the market · 72 rapid release caplets · UPC 6 31656 60047 6
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A. Inc. (distributor), Blasdell, NY. All Hydroxycut products.