HYDROXYCUT vs. SLIMQUICKDelisa Pippins

Melira Robinson

HYDROXYCUT

Pros• Increased energy• Average weight loss of 20.94

lbs. in a 12-week study • 16.50 lbs. in an 8-week study• 10.2% BMI decrease in a 12-

week study – compared to 0.9% BMI decrease with placebo

• 8.1% BMI decrease in an 8-week study – compared to 0.8% BMI decrease with placebo

Cons• Must take 30 minutes before

meals• Do not take 5 hours before

sleeping• Do not exceed 6 caplets in 24

hours• Some products recalled by

FDA de to liver problems

HYDROXYCUT Supplement Facts Label

HYDROXYCUT

SLIMQUICK Pure

Pros• Contains BioPure Green Tea

(ECGC) which provides heat production which helps loss weight

• Women loss an average of 25 lbs. in 13 weeks compared to 8 pounds using a regular diet

• Other natural ingredients such as vitamin D, calcium, and antioxidants.

Cons• Too much caffeine can

cause increase in heart rate and blood thinning; jitteriness, nervousness, dehydration, and insomnia.

SLIMQUICK Supplement Facts Label

SLIMQUICK

References

• FDA. (2009). News & Events. FDA warns consumers to stop using hydroxycut products

• dietary supplements linked to one death; pose risk of liver injury. Retrieved from FDA Online http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm149575.htm

• Hydroxycut. (2014). Clinically proven weight loss + energy. Retrieved from Hydroxycut Online http://www.hydroxycut.com/products/weight_loss_supplements/

• Matisse, L. (2010, November). Slimquick ingredients. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/311582-slimquick-ingredients/

• Slimquick Pure. (2013). A new weight loss formula. Retrieved from Slimquick Online http://www.myslimquick.com/

• Smith, J. (2013, August). What are the side effects of slimquick?. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/350973-what-are-the-side-effects-of-slim-quick/