Hydroxycut Advanced
by Hydroxycut · other (e.g. tea bag) · 150 rapid-release caplets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 2417
- Serving 1 to 2 rapid release caplets; amounts per 2 rapid release caplets
- 75 servings
Hydroxycut Advanced by Hydroxycut lists 13 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 2 rapid release caplets, such as 350 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D and 10 mg of zinc; 9 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 25, 2011.
What is in Hydroxycut Advanced?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 rapid release 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 350 mg | 583% | Higher than 79% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 700 mg. |
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 200 IU (5 mcg) | 50% | 83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mcg. |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 10 mg | 67% | 51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. |
| Hydroxycut Proprietary Blend (Combination) | 562 mg | ||
| Hydroxagen (Combination) | no amount given | ||
| Cissus quadrangularis extractas PhytosterolsCissus quadrangularis extract (Form: standardized for 2.5% Phytosterols) PlantPart: leaf and stem Genus: Cissus Species: quadrangularis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Goji extractas PolysaccharidesGoji extract (Form: supplying Polysaccharides) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Lycium Species: barbarum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Acerola extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Zeaxanthin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| HydroxyPlus (Combination) | no amount given | ||
| Caffeine AnhydrousCaffeine Anhydrous Note: supplying | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Caffeine | 200 mg | ||
| Pomegranateas Ellagitannins, GallotanninsPomegranate (Form: supplying Ellagitannins, and Gallotannins) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Punica Species: granatum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberryas FlavonoidsBlueberry (Form: supplying Flavonoids) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Vaccinium Species: corymbosum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hibiscusas PhytosterolsHibiscus (Form: supplying Phytosterols) PlantPart: flower Genus: Hibiscus Species: sabdariffa | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bilberry extract | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 2417 (entered November 25, 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; 9 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.
The NIH database records 2 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.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Hydroxycut Advanced's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Healthy Eye SurferRemedys Nutrition 6 shared, 35% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
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 Rapid-Release Caplets with a glass of water 2 times daily, approximately 30 to 60 minutes before meals. To assess individual tolerance, refer to the chart. Do not exceed 4 caplets in a 24-hour period. Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime. For best results, use Hydroxycut(R) Advanced for 10 weeks in conjunction with a calorie-reduced diet and a regular exercise program. Do not snack after dinner. Consume 8-10 glasses of water per day. Read the entire label before use and follow directions. Day 1 to Day 3 1 caplet, 2x daily Day 4 & beyond 2 caplets, 2x daily
- Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
- CONTAINS SOY INGREDIENTS.
- Consult a medical doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
- Discontinue use and consult a medical doctor if you experience unusual symptoms. Consult a medical doctor before use if you have been treated for, diagnosed with or have a family history of any medical condition, or if you are using any prescription or over-the-counter drug(s), including blood thinners.
- Do not 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.
- One serving (2 caplets) of this product contains about as much caffeine as two 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.
- WARNING: Not intended for use by persons under 18.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place (60°F to 80°F).
Source: label statements in DSLD label 2417.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Coating, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Crospovidone, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Acesulfame-Potassium.
How many labels does Hydroxycut Advanced have?
One label is on file, entered on November 25, 2011.
- Label 2417 (current) Entered November 25, 2011 · on the market · 150 rapid-release caplets
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), Wilmington, DE. All Hydroxycut products.