Shape!
by Hydroxycut · capsule · 210 liquid pro-capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 2420
- Serving 1 to 2 capsules; amounts per 2 capsules
- 105 servings
Shape! by Hydroxycut lists 13 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 7 mg of vitamin C, 333 mcg of folic acid, 50 mg of calcium and 2 mg of iron; 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 Shape!?
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 Cas Ascorbic Acid | 7 mg | 12% | 96% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 21 mg. |
| Folic Acid | 333 mcg | 83% | 65% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 999 mcg. |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 5% | 72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg. |
| Ironas Ferrous Gluconate DihydrateIron (Form: as Ferrous Gluconate Dihydrate) | 2 mg | 11% | 66% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6 mg. |
| Hydroxycut Shape Blend | 384 mg | ||
| Motiv-8 | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Caffeine anhydrousas 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Carnitine Tartrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| W8-Lean Complex | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lady’s Mantle extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Wild Olive extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ma-Ch'in extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Wild Mint extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| HydroxyShape | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Gamma-Oryzanol | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Ornithine Hydrochloride | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grains of Paradise | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 2420 (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?
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:
- 96% of the 18,583 products that print an amount of vitamin C list more than its 7 mg of vitamin C (median 100 mg).
The NIH database records 2 to 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.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Shape!'s, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Hydroxycut SprinklesHydroxycut 6 shared, 44% alike
- Pro Clinical Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid-Release CapletsHydroxycut 6 shared, 38% alike
- LiporexallNutriPharm · off the market 5 shared, 36% 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: To assess individual tolerance, for the first two days, start with one (1) capsule, taken with a glass of water two (2) times daily, approximately 30 minutes before your main meals. Do not snack after dinner or between meals. For days three and beyond, follow the chart below. Do not exceed two (2) capsules in a 4-hour period and/or six (6) capsules in a 24-hour period. Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime. For best results use PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH HYDROXYCUT(TM) SHAPE for 8-12 weeks in conjunction with a calorie-reduced diet and regular exercise program. Consume 8-10 glasses of water per day. Read the entire label before use and follow directions. DAY 1 TO DAY 2 1 CAPSULE 2X DAILY DAY 3 TO DAY 4 2 CAPSULES 2X DAILY DAY 5 & BEYOND 2 CAPSULES 3X DAILY
- Warnings
- 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.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
- CONTAINS SESAME AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS.
- Consult a medcal 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), including blood thinners.
- Consult a medical doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.
- Discontinue use and consult a medical doctor if you experience unusual symptoms.
- 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 of this product contains up to as much caffeine as 3 cups of coffee (270mg). 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. Do not combine with other sources of caffeine.
- Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
- 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 2420.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Sesame Oil, Gelatin Capsule, Tricalcium Phosphate, Caramel color, Ink, Gelatin, Polysorbate 80.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): CLINICALLY PROVEN WEIGHT LOSS KEY INGREDIENTS; From the Makers of the #1 SELLING Weight-Loss Supplement Brand ’07-’08??.
How many labels does Shape! have?
2 labels are on file under this name since November 25, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 2420 (current) Entered November 25, 2011 · on the market · 210 liquid pro-capsules
- Label 2419 Entered November 25, 2011 · on the market · 120 liquid pro-capsules
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.