In the USA, a popular "fat burner" is prohibited. There is already one death

The Hydroxycut dietary supplement, which is popular with diet and bodybuilding, is considered to be a “fat burner”, is removed from the trade of the manufacturer at the request of the federal authorities of the United States due to the threat to consumer health, in particular, due to the high degree of risk of liver diseases, the US Directorate and Drug Administration said in the USA. (FDA).

The products of this line, also sold in Russia, are used to reduce weight, "burning" fat, increase the energetic and decrease in water content in the body.

The management press release, which was widespread on Friday, says that the agency "received 23 reports about serious health problems from jaundice and an increased level of liver enzymes - an indicator of a possible liver damage - to the damage to the liver requiring transplantation."

The document also notes that "the management received a message about one death as a result of the liver failure."

In this connection, the department called on Friday called everyone who used this supplement to immediately stop using the products of the Hydroxycut series produced by the Canadian company Ivate Health Sciences Inc. And the Ivate Health Sciences USA Inc, which is being distributed in the United States, which is being distributed in the state of New York, RIA Novosti reports.

“Adverse cases are rare, but occur,” says the acting FDA chief Linda Katz, whose words are given in a press release.

As stated in the press release, there are cases of attacks, disorders in the cardiovascular system, as well as damage to tissues that can lead to renal failure. At the same time, as noted, "patients reported, however, in rare cases, about the damage to the liver after using the recommended dose indicated on the bottle."

The agency notes that so far it has not found out which particular of the ingredients of the Hydroxycut products negatively affects the liver and other organs. The list of 14 names of Hydroxycut products is given, to stop taking the FDA.

Management also notes that the Canadian company the manufacturer has already agreed to withdraw from the retail chains all the products of its line included in the "black list". The company itself indicates that it will return the money to everyone who will return the purchased supplements at the place of their acquisition.