Can you prove it?

A weight loss product called Hydroxycut seems like it is marketed as capable of enabling you to lose up to 4.5 times as much weight as with just dieting and exercise alone. This seems like a nice proposition, but is it really effective as advertised? Or, is it just one of those gimmicks?

The formula includes Green Tea Extract and Garcinia Cambogia. The former contains antioxidants and is believed to promote overall health, but it is not necessarily among the upper echelon of dietary agents. The latter is touted as a thermogenic, but it may not be as powerful as some of the more well-regarded alternatives, like Advantra-Z.

Mixed consumer reviews: What do you make of them?

A well-marketed weight loss supplement called Hydroxycut is on the market for women and men who would like to achieve lasting weight loss and burn off unwanted body fat. The formula seems to be marketed as holistic and based entirely on natural ingredients.

The formula consists of familiar ingredients in the dietary aid industry such as Garcinia Cambogia, Caffeine, Green Tea Extract and Guarana Seed Extract. It's worth noting that such a formula relies heavily on the Caffeine content. (Guarana and Green Tea are essentially natural sources of this stimulant.)

But I feel it's important to bring the consumer's attention to some of the reported side effects of using this product, as indicated by the user-submitted comments and testimonials found online. These side effects may include dizziness, elevated blood pressure and increased heart rate.