Jacksonville Hydroxycut Recall Attorneys
Hydroxycitric Acid
Though the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet clarified the mechanisms that have led to the recall of Hydroxycut from the market, it is speculated that the product’s patented blend of Hydroxycitric Acid and other herbal ingredients could be to blame for its liver damaging properties. What is Hydroxycitric Acid? What are your legal rights? Read on for more information.
“Hydroxycitric Acid” is derived from tropical plants and gives the popular weight-loss and energy-enhancing Hydroxycut drug its name. The drug came to be used in weight loss products when its possible ability to modulate lipid (fat) metabolism was discovered; however, HCA has never been proven to actually have these qualities. In Hydroxycut, Hydroxycitric Acid is combined with a proprietary herbal formula though to enhance weight loss by mimicking the effects of ephedra, which has now been banned from the market.
The use of HCA in Hydroxycut is not just unproven: it is now being linked to severe health consequences such as liver failure, serious muscle and kidney problems, cardiovascular events, seizures, and even one death. When the body’s liver is damaged by Hydroxycitric Acid and other Hydroxycut ingredients, it could require liver transplantation and threaten the internal mechanisms such as digestion, metabolism and filtration that the body needs to survive.
Patients who have been injured by Hydroxycut and Hydroxycitric Acid do have legal recourse. They may file for monetary compensation through civil lawsuits designed to get them money to help pay back the many medical costs and work ramifications incurred through their ordeal. Though this money can never pay back the time lost or suffering endured by Hydroxycut victims, it’s a good start toward teaching Iovate that it is unacceptable to market and produce dangerous drugs, especially in an over-the-counter context.
Farah & Farah doesn’t just specialize in personal injury – we have extensive experience in dangerous drugs and a proven track record fighting cases such as Hydroxycut lawsuits. We’ve dedicated our entire practice to helping our clients get the compensation they deserve – and we’re offering a free, confidential case evaluation to anyone interested in filing a Hydroxycut lawsuit. Have you been injured by Hydroxycut? Contact us today for more information and your free case consultation.