Weight loss supplements are widely marketed as quick and easy solutions to shed extra pounds, promising everything from fat burning to appetite suppression. However, many of these products don’t deliver on their promises and can be a waste of money. Some supplements lack scientific backing, offering little to no real benefit for weight loss, while others may even pose health risks.
Jamie, a pharmacist who has over 305K followers on TikTok, recently shared a video onto her TikTok page about the weight loss supplements you shouldn’t spend your money on. She revealed that hydroxycut and any type of over-the-counter weight loss supplements are the ones to avoid. Read on to learn more.
@yourpharmacistjamie DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! Hydroxycut (and mist weiggt loss supplements) are very overpriced caffeine and apple cider vinegar concoctions. If you have a significant concern about weight seek out a doctor or weight loss specialist! There are so many ways to do so safely under a doctor’s care, including using medications that actually WORK to help you. This product is overpriced junk #hydroxycut #weightloss #productreview #tipsfromapharmacist original sound – yourpharmacistjamie
Why Hydroxycut and OTC Weight Loss Supplements ‘Don’t Work’
Jamie dives right into the reasons why these supplements don’t work: “They’re basically a lot of caffeine, some B vitamins, and apple cider vinegar.”
While there is some evidence that caffeine can “help with appetite suppression,” she notes that these supplements are simply loaded with caffeine. This will cause jittery feelings and less appetite, but it’s nothing more than drinking coffee, she says.
“There’s no evidence that these actually help with weight loss,” Jamie says. As for the other ingredients, she reveals that apple cider vinegar has “some very mild research that it can help with weight loss,” and you might as well just purchase a bottle of apple cider vinegar instead.
“Don’t waste a ton of money on this fancy product with a brand name,” because “there are no real studies that [hydroxycut] does really much of anything.”
The bottom line
She concludes by emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help from a medical expert if you want to seriously lose weight.
“Please see a doctor, nutritionist, a specialist, or someone who can help you get on the right program. There are tons of awesome medications with a ton of evidence that can help you lose even 15 or 20% of your body weight if used correctly under a doctor’s supervision,” she states.
