Ranked #11 💊 Pill
Hydroxycut Hardcore
by Hydroxycut (Iovate) · capsule ·
A cheap stimulant thermogenic — daytime energy only, with weak weight-management evidence.
- Format
- capsule Pill
- Best price
- $0.83 per serving
- Pathways
- 1 hunger dimensions
- Headline dose
- 265 mg Caffeine anhydrous
- Caffeine
- 265 mg daytime only
- Bloat risk
- None Stimulant, no fiber
1/7 hunger pathways
- Sustained energy (anti-crash) Caffeine anhydrous, Coffee canephora robusta, Yohimbe extract
How it scores
Hunger-pathway coverage 2/5
Targets 1 distinct hunger pathway of a possible 7 — narrow coverage. Ingredient transparency & quality 2/5
1/3 actives disclosed; 2 hidden in a proprietary blend, which we can’t verify. Mechanism & science 2/5
Mostly preclinical, or relies on manufacturer-sponsored data. Price & value 4/5
Best price ≈ $0.83/serving — Limited value (Value Index 1.9). Format, timing & convenience 2/5
Capsule/pill; contains caffeine — daytime only, no good for evening cravings. Every score is derived from publicly verifiable facts. See the full methodology and Value Index formula.
Ingredients & doses
| Ingredient | Dose | Pathway | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine anhydrous | 265 mg | Sustained energy (anti-crash) | Per 2-capsule serving (up to 530 mg/day). |
| C. canephora robusta (green coffee extract) Coffee canephora robusta | Undisclosed proprietary blend | Sustained energy (anti-crash) | Headline "weight-loss" ingredient; exact dose not clearly disclosed. |
| Yohimbe extract | Undisclosed | Sustained energy (anti-crash) |
How it claims to work
A caffeine-anhydrous-based thermogenic the brand says supports energy, focus, and metabolism, with C. canephora robusta marketed as a weight-management ingredient.
The evidence
Caffeine has solid evidence for short-term energy/thermogenesis; the C. canephora weight-loss claim rests on small manufacturer-cited trials considered low-quality by independent reviewers.
Strengths
- Cheap per serving.
- Strong caffeine kick for daytime energy.
- Caffeine dose itself is disclosed (265 mg/serving).
Watch-outs
- 265 mg caffeine per serving (up to 530 mg/day) — jitters, sleep disruption, and no good for evening cravings.
- The weight-loss active is hidden behind a proprietary blend with weak evidence.
- Stimulant-forward; unsuitable for caffeine-sensitive users.
Price & value
MSRP$24.9930 servings
Per serving$0.83at MSRP
Taste & format: Rapid-release capsules (2 per serving) taken before the two largest meals; high stimulant load can cause jitters and sleep disruption.