I don’t know if this is the same as in the US but a weight loss supplement was recalled here in Canada by the name of Hydroxycut after reports linking some of them to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death. I know I would love a quick fix to my weight issues, however death is not my answer nor do I think it was the makers of Hydroxycut. I wonder how long these pills were tested for before being put on the market? Are they still available in the US or was it just a warning?
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The product has been recalled in the US too…scary stuff. I’ve seen quite a few people taking them at the gym over the years.
By Courtney on 05.06.09 2:10am | Permalink
It has been recalled here in New Zealand too.
By Emily on 05.06.09 6:47pm | Permalink
Scary, eh?
By Teena in Toronto on 05.06.09 9:33pm | Permalink
Hi,
I’m sooooo in the same boat as you. I found your blog by accident and will be an avid reader.
Glad to hear that Hydroxycut is recalled. All that stuff is dangerous. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of Acai. It’s a very popular natural health remedy that happens to have a side effect of upping metabolism. NO side effects which is great.
Good luck…I’ll be with you on this journey.
By Rachel on 05.06.09 9:41pm | Permalink
I’m pretty sure that’s the one that Anna Nicole Smith touted. Maybe it had something to do with her death, poor thing.
By Claire in CA, USA on 05.08.09 1:51pm | Permalink