As we all know, the world is looking for the next best thing since sliced bread. In the weight loss world, the Hydroxycut diet pill keeps moving to the forefront of diet pills that need a second look. Over the years, many diet pills have come and gone, but Hydroxycut is a product that has withstood the test of time. It is a fat burner that is manufactured by a company called MuscleTech, a producer of a specialized line of muscle building and fat loss supplements.

The original version of the Hydroxycut diet pill contained the ingredient ephedra, but since its ban several years ago, the product has been reformulated. The main ingredients in the reformulation are Green Tea Leaf Extract – used as and antioxidant, Guarana Extract – for an energy boost, Chromium Picolinate – a mineral lacking in nearly every diet which helps fat metabolism, Alpha-Lipolic Acid – another powerful antioxidant, L-Carnitine – an amino acid which helps prevent muscle breakdown. There are also other ingredients, but these are the main active ingredients.

Does the Hydroxycut diet pill work? Yes it does. Does it work as well as the original formula which contained ephedra? No it doesn’t. Actually nothing works as well as the ECA Stack (Ephedra, Caffeine, Aspirin). Does Hydroxycut have side effects? Yes, here are some that have been reported: Blurred Vision, Nose Bleeds, Insomnia, Increased Heart Rate, Increased Blood Pressure, and Dizziness.

If you decide to try the Hydroxycut diet pill, you should get a thorough physical prior to beginning, and consult your physician about using the supplement. Also, it will work much better if you incorporate a clean diet, and exercise into your weight loss program.

My recommendation if you are going to try the Hydroxycut diet pills, to take one half of the recommended dosage for a few days to see how well you tolerate it. If you experience any of the above side effects, stop taking it immediately and contact your doctor. Your health is not worth a few pounds.