1. HYDROXYCUT vs. SLIMQUICK Delisa Pippins Melira Robinson

2. 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

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5. 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.

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8. 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.htmhttp://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/http://www.hydroxycut.com/products/weight_loss_supplements/ Matisse, L. (2010, November). Slimquick ingredients. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/311582-slimquick-ingredients/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/311582-slimquick-ingredients/ Slimquick Pure. (2013). A new weight loss formula. Retrieved from Slimquick Online http://www.myslimquick.com/ 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/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/350973-what-are-the-side-effects-of-slim-quick/