Hydroxycut Gummies claim to be a 2-in-1 product by both supporting weight loss and acting as a multivitamin. Packed with 16 essential vitamins and minerals and sporting a mixed fruit flavor, it’s no wonder consumers would find this product attractive in their quest to lose weight. But, what is the science behind this product? Is it really possible for a sweet-tasting candy to promote weight loss? Read this Hydroxycut Gummies review to find out if this product is worth your time and money.
The key, active ingredient is C. canephora robusta which is a type of coffee bean. The manufacturer doesn’t mention that this is green coffee but they link to a study showing the benefit of green coffee beans. This usually contains caffeine but as this product is advertised as a non-stimulant, they must have extracted out the caffeine.
C. canephora robusta provides weight loss benefits from its caffeine and chlorogenic acids. In this case, it appears that there is no caffeine so it’s only the chlorogenic acid that provides benefits. Research on chlorogenic acid shows that it acts in a similar manner to caffeine but with less potency. It also may increase carbohydrate absorption. The bottom line is that there is no solid proof that chlorogenic acid will give you the results on par with other diet pills.
Additionally, the study that is cited by Hydroxycut was financed by a company that manufactures their own patented version of green coffee bean extract which is suspicious as the results cannot be entirely objective and unbiased. In studies which are unbiased, it is found that caffeine – which is not included in this formula – is the main ingredient in C. canephora robusta that leads to weight loss results.
We were pleased to note the addition of 16 vitamins and minerals. This is helpful if people are looking to combine their daily supplement needs with their diet pill. However, what is concerning are the ingredients listed in small print at the bottom of the layer. They are corn syrup and sugar.
Corn syrup is a processed sweetener with many studies linking it to the rise in obesity rates. Sugar is a natural ingredient with no nutritional value and it is advisable to cut back on sugar when trying to lose weight.
While it’s tempting to believe that a chewy gummy will help you lose weight, we definitely feel that it could be much better if there were more clinically proven ingredients shown to help suppress appetite and increase satiety. The addition of sugar and corn syrup in this product is a deterrent for anyone to achieve their weight loss goals.
Are Hydroxycut Gummies Effective?
While ingredients should indicate how effective a supplement should be, the real proof is finding out what customers have to say. We perused many mixed reviews, some customers were pleased with the product and others that were not. A common complaint that arose were the unfortunate gastro side effects that many people experienced as well as terrible headaches. Additionally, many customers said this product did not work at all to help them lose weight. This is not entirely surprising as we found their ingredient list to be lacking.
Are Hydroxycut Gummies Safe?
In general, this product is marketed as natural and safe. We are pleased to report that this product is stimulant-free, which is not always the case with diet pills. As with all nutritional supplements, we would definitely advise consulting with your health care provider before taking Hydroxycut Gummies.
Summary
Hydroxycut Gummies has a good base to its formula with 16 essential vitamins and minerals to help consumers reach their health goals. With regards to weight loss, the one key, active ingredient in this product is C. canephora robusta. The manufacturer does not advertise that this is, in fact, green coffee extract.
Green coffee extract does have clinical studies attached to it, however, the weight loss effects mainly come from the caffeine within green coffee. This product is listed as a non-stimulant, therefore we can assume the caffeine has been removed from this ingredient, as well as the weight loss effects it brings.
Unfortunately, the sugar and corn syrup added to these gummies may set people back on their weight loss goals. If you are watching your weight, you may want to rethink the 5 grams of sugar that each serving provides.
We liked that the price tag isn’t so cheap it screams low quality, yet still affordable for those looking to lose weight. We also liked that discounts are available for customers who purchase more than one bottle on Amazon. However, we were quite disappointed that the 30-day money-back guarantee only applies to products that are purchased from Hydroxycut’s online store, especially because we were directed to find a retailer when we tried to make a purchase. Usually, when a manufacturer offers a quality guarantee, it is a very positive indicator of the efficacy of the product. When such a guarantee is missing, our eagerness to try a product plummets considerably.
The final point we noted were the mixed customer reviews. Reading about the side effects that many people experienced was a bit off-putting. This company does have a good reputation for manufacturing many quality products. Additionally, taking gummies, as opposed to pills, are very convenient. Is this worth adding sugar and corn syrup to your diet when you’re trying to lose weight? Only you can answer that for yourself.
