Platinum
by Hydroxycut · capsule · 60 rapid-release liquid capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 59933
- Serving 2 capsules
- 30 servings
Platinum by Hydroxycut lists 34 ingredients, 22 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 1,840 IU of vitamin A, 22 mg of vitamin C, 149 IU (3.73 mcg) of vitamin D and 12 IU of vitamin E; 12 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 22, 2016.
What is in Platinum?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. 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 Aas Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Retinyl Palmitate) | 1,840 IU | 37% | 76% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 3,680 IU. |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 22 mg | 37% | 90% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 44 mg. |
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 149 IU (3.73 mcg) | 37% | 90% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 7.45 mcg. |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 12 IU | 40% | 84% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 24 IU. |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione) | 11 mcg | 14% | 94% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 22 mcg. |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) | 1.1 mg | 73% | 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.2 mg. |
| Riboflavin | 1.1 mg | 65% | 83% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.2 mg. |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 7.9 mg | 40% | 86% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 15.8 mg. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 1.1 mg | 55% | 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.2 mg. |
| Folic Acid | 149 mcg | 37% | 84% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 298 mcg. |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 2.3 mcg | 38% | 93% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 4.6 mcg. |
| Biotin | 118 mcg | 39% | 60% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 236 mcg. |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 3.4 mg | 34% | 88% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6.8 mg. |
| Ironas Ferric OrthophosphateIron (Form: as Ferric Orthophosphate) | 9 mg | 50% | Higher than 63% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 18 mg. |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 60 mcg | 40% | 78% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mcg. |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 4.4 mg | 29% | 81% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 8.8 mg. |
| Seleniumas SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as Selenomethionine) | 11.3 mcg | 16% | 94% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 22.6 mcg. |
| Copperas Copper SulfateCopper (Form: as Copper Sulfate) | 1.1 mg | 55% | Higher than 60% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.2 mg. |
| Chromiumas Chromium ChlorideChromium (Form: as Chromium Chloride) | 117 mcg | 98% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 234 mcg. |
| Weight Loss+ Complex | 420 mg | ||
| C. canephora robusta extractas Chlorogenic AcidsC. canephora robusta extract (Form: standardized for 45% Chlorogenic Acids) (Alt. Name: Robusta Coffee) PlantPart: bean Genus: C. Species: canephora robusta | 200 mg | 14% of 36 products listing robusta coffee give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg. | |
| Red Mango extractas Hydroxycitric AcidRed Mango extract (Form: standardized for 50% Hydroxycitric Acid (Alt. Name: HCA)) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Garcinia Species: indica | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mung Bean | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Black Adzuki Bean extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| White Kidney Bean extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| LactoSpore Bacillus coagulans | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Thermo+ Energy Matrix | 375 mg | ||
| Coffee extractCoffee extract PlantPart: bean Genus: Coffea Species: arabica Note: supplying | 205 mg | Higher than 92% of 263 products listing coffee (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 410 mg. | |
| Caffeine | 200 mg | 34% of 3,358 products listing caffeine give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg. | |
| Choline Bitartrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Theanine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Huperzine-Aas Huperzia serrataHuperzine-A (Form: as Huperzia serrata PlantPart: leaf Genus: Huperzia Species: serrata) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Superfruit Matrix | 100 mg | ||
| Cherry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemon concentrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tangerine | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 59933 (entered May 22, 2016), 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?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 90% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 3.73 mcg (149 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
- 94% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 11 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
- 93% of the 14,425 products that print an amount of vitamin B12 list more than its 2.3 mcg of vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).
- 94% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 11.3 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
- Its 205 mg of coffee is higher than 92% of the 263 coffee products that print an amount; 18 list more.
The NIH database records 1 to 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 Platinum's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Hydroxycut PlatinumHydroxycut 32 shared, 89% alike
- Multivitamin + FocusGNC 21 shared, 38% 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
- Use only as directed.
- DIRECTIONS: To assess your tolerance, refer to the chart below. Once your tolerance has been assessed, take 2 capsules twice daily, 30 to 60 minutes before your 2 largest meals (e.g., breakfast and lunch). Do not exceed 4 capsules in a 24-hour period. For best results, use for 60 days in combination with diet and training. Day 1 to Day 3.......................................................... Take 1 capsule, 2x daily Day 4 & Beyond.......................................................Take 2 capsules, 2x daily
- Warnings
- WARNING: Not intended for use by persons under 18.
- Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
- Discontinue use and consult a medical doctor if you experience unusual symptoms.
- Consult a medical doctor before use if you have been treated for or diagnosed with, or have a family history of any medical condition, including (but not limited to) high blood pressure or heart problems, or if you are using any prescription or over-the-counter drug(s).
- Consult a medical doctor before starting a diet or exercise program.
- One serving of this product contains up to as much caffeine as 2.5 cups of coffee. Caffeine sensitive individuals may experience symptoms including (but not limited to) restlessness, nervousness, tremors, anxiety, increased heart rate or difficulty sleeping. Do not combine with other sources of caffeine. Childbearing age women should limit daily vitamin A intake to 10,000 IU (excludes beta-carotene).
- Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a medical doctor or poison control immediately.
- Do not exceed recommended serving. Improper use of this product will not improve results and is not advised.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Do not use if packaging has been tampered with.
- Both groups followed a low-calorie diet. In a separate 8-week study, subjects taking C. canephora robusta lost an average of 3.7 lbs. versus the placebo group, which lost 1.25 lbs. Both groups followed a calorie-reduced diet and performed moderate exercise.
- Contains soy and coconut ingredients.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place (60(0)F to 80(0)F).
Source: label statements in DSLD label 59933.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Rice Flour.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): LactoSpore; MADE IN THE USA FROM INTERNATIONAL INGREDIENTS; WEIGHT LOSS KEY INGREDIENT SCIENTIFICALLY RESEARCHED.
How many labels does Platinum have?
One label is on file, entered on May 22, 2016.
- Label 59933 (current) Entered May 22, 2016 · on the market · 60 rapid-release liquid capsules
DSLD also links this label to: Hydroxycut Platinum (image difference, same product), Hydroxycut Platinum (package size difference, same product), Hydroxycut Platinum (package size difference, same product).
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.