Hydroxycut Hardcore Review -- Muscle Tech's Newest Hydroxycut

Over the years, Muscle Tech's popular Hydroxycut fat burner has been modified several times, mostly to deal with changing supplement laws. Initially, Hydroxycut was "the" ephedra stack, and many people who contact me still rue the day that this popular product was discontinued. Alas, there's nothing we can do about that, so instead we'll have to consider the newest version of hydroxycut... hydroxycut hardcore.

This newest version of hydroxycut is made up of four proprietary complexes...

1) Proxyclene Fat Loss Blend: the "fat burning" heart of this compilation, the bulk of this blend is made up of green tea (a potent fat burner on its own -- see this review for complete details) and caffeine, a combination which has shown to be quite potent (Obes Res. 2005 Jul;13(7):1195-204).

It also contains white willow bark, standardized for salicin, and Aspidosperma quebracho blanco, likely included here for its ability to lower blood pressure and also its diuretic properties.

Special note: For those of you who are sensitive to caffeine, please take note: hydroxycut hardcore contains a ton -- the equivalent of over three cups of coffee.

If you intend to experiment with this product, I'd recommend starting with a single capsule to assess your sensitivity.

2) Norepidrol Intensity Focus Blend: This element of the formula is probably the greatest use to athletes, but will provide benefits to anyone. It contains...

• Deanol: enhances memory and mood and boosts physical energy.
• Xanthinol nicotinate: a potent form of niacin which boosts memory and cognitive function.
• Evodia rutaecarpa: a Chinese fruit that some claim burns fat by increasing the body's production of heat, as well as reducing the body's ability to store fat. Early animal studies confirm this effect, but there's no human-based evidence yet.
• Inula racemosa extract: standardized for alantolactone, a compound that displays antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• Codonopsis: often used as an alternative to ginseng, this compound may stimulate the central nervous system and increase endurance.

3) Lasidrate Delivery Blend: this element of the hydroxycut hardcore formula contains a choice blend of ingredients that improve the bioavailability of this product -- the body's ability to absorb and utilize all the ingredients.

4) Yohimacore Yohimbine Blend: Yohimbine is the active compound of Yohimbe, which is derived from the bark of an African tree. Yohimbe is reported to facilitate muscle growth, and because of its effect on the central nervous system (Yohimbe acts upon alpha-2 adrenergic receptors), may encourage weight loss (studies indicating weight loss are promising but not revolutionary -- see Isr J Med Sci. 1991 Oct;27(10):550-6).

Yohimbe isn't a benign ingredient -- people with high blood pressure or kidney disease should avoid Yohimbe containing products, as well as women who are, or who may become pregnant. There's also some concern about combining Yohimbe with ephedra and other stimulants (could lead to variations in blood pressure levels) or antidepressants.

Bottom line on Hydroxycut Hardcore?

The potent combination of green tea and caffeine means this version of hydroxycut will deliver some fat burning results (the other ingredients are simply "icing on the cake"). How much so will depend on your own diet and exercise program, both of which are necessary if you expect to see any results from this product at all. Like many of the better fat burners available, Hydroxycut Hardcore can help, but it will not work miracles on its own.

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