Hydroxycitric Acid Update

On May 1, 2009 the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut-branded products. Over more than 7 years they have received 23 reports of health related issues with those taking Hydroxycut-branded products. The main health concern appears to be serious liver-related problems. Iovate Health Sciences Inc., the makers of Hydroxcut, have voluntarily recalled all of the products under question in the FDA’s report

Common symptoms of liver complications include:

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
• brown urine
• light colored stools
• unusual tiredness
• stomach pain
• itching
• loss of appetite
• weakness
• vomiting

In light of the recent FDA warning concerning the possible dangers of Hydroxycut-branded diet pills, many believe that the associated health risks are likely due to the inclusion of the commonly used ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid, or HCA. And while according to the FDA, “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts.” you can never be too cautious.

So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.

Slim 10 Ingredients

Slim 10 contains a proprietary blend of the following ingredients:

Advantra Z® is made of Synephrine. In clinical studies, Synephrine has been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Super Citrimax® contains HCA from the South Asian fruit Garnicia cambogia. It is a proven appetite suppressant and inhibits fat production.
Tonalin® is made of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). It is proven to preserve lean muscle and reduce body fat.
Phase 2® is made from white kidney beans. Clinical studies have shown Phase 2 blocks calories from starch, leading to weight loss.
7-Keto® is a metabolite of DHEA. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
NeOpuntia® is from the Opuntia ficus indica cactus. The fibers bind with the fat so it is not absorbed.
ForsLean® is made of Forskohlin, which promotes lean body mass, which helps you lose weight.
Slimaluma® is made of Caralluma Fimbriata Extract, an ancient Indian cactus which allegedly works as an appetite suppressant. More research is needed on Caralluma Fimbriata.
ChromeMate® is simply Chromium. Chromium deficiencies are extremely rare. Studies have found conflicting results about Chromium’s efficiency in promoting weight loss.
CarniPure® contains Carnitine. Carnitine is supposed to help breakdown fats. More research is needed on Carnitine.

Slim 10 also contains 500 mg of Real South African Hoodia.

While many of the ingredients in Slim 10 have been proven to successfully promote weight loss,
since they are included in a “proprietary blend”, there is no way to know how much of each ingredient
is actually included. Thus, it is impossible for this Slim 10 review to determine how effective
Slim 10 diet pills actually are. Companies usually use proprietary blends to disguise how little of
each ingredient they have included in their formula.

Slim 10 Could Cause Liver Failure

Several reputable sources (including Time Magazine and the BBC) are reporting that several women have experienced liver failure from taking Slim 10.
This is very concerning to us.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,333902,00.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/2036480.stm

Slim 10 Cost

Slim 10 costs $75 for one month supply. This is very expensive considering there is no way to prove if this product works. We do like that Slim 10 gives an autoship option. We generally do not like autoship, but at least there is an option not to use autoship. However, their shipping rate is $20 per order, which is very high for a diet pill.

Slim 10 Guarantee

Slim 10 offers a “100% refund” for returns made within 90 days of purchase. You will have to pay shipping charges to return the product as well as a $7.95 restocking fee.

Slim 10 Marketing

Slim 10 does a good job promoting each individual ingredient in their product. They list legitimate clinical studies done on the ingredients. However, they do not disclose how much of each ingredient is included in Slim 10, so it is impossible to know whether the ingredients will be effective.

Slim 10 Conclusion

This Slim 10 review finds that Slim 10 diet pills include some great ingredients. Unfortunately, they fail to list how much of each ingredient is included, making it impossible to know how effective Slim 10 will be. We are very concerned about the possibility of liver failure from using Slim 10. We encourage you to look for a product that contains proven ingredients such as those in Slim 10, but be sure they are included in effective amounts.