DESCRIPTION

Super Hydroxy Max, provided by Douglas Laboratories, is a unique, synergistic and comprehensive combination of vitamins, minerals, herbals, and other nutrients, carefully formulated and specifically designed to support sensible weight management programs such as those involving consistent, moderate dietary restriction and regular exercise.

FUNCTIONS

Each tablet of Super Hydroxy Max delivers 500 mg of (-) hydroxycitric acid from 833 mg of a high-quality standardized Garcinia cambogia extract. This natural extract comes from a tropical fruit grown in several Asian rain forest areas. Research shows that (-) hydroxycitric acid helps maintain a healthy balance of hepatic lipogenesis and gluconeogenesis, thus preventing excessive conversion of glucose from dietary carbohydrate into body fat. Further, research indicates that (-) hydroxycitric acid plays an important role in the regulation of normal appetite. Unlike many commonly used diet ingredients, (-) hydroxy-citric acid is not a central nervous stimulant.

Chromium is also provided in a significant level by Super Hydroxy Max. This essential trace mineral, and vanadium as well, potentiate insulin action and thus influence carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. In its biologically active form, sometimes called glucose tolerance factor (GTF) from brewer’s yeast, chromium is associated with nicotinic acid (vitamin B-3). Chromium polynicotinate closely resembles the brewer’s yeast GTF in both biological activity and chemical composition as it also contains chromium associated with nicotinic acid. Chromium polynicotinate is yeast-free and has documented high bioavailability. The typical dietary chromium intake in the U.S. can vary considerably depending on eating habits. Most self-selected diets contain less than 50 mcg per day, which is below the minimum of the Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake established by the National Research Council, Food and Nutrition Board.

Extracts of St. John’s Wort, together with L-5-hydroxytryptophan, may improve the functioning of the body’s feeding mechanisms by reducing stress-associated anxiety that could lead to overeating.

INDICATIONS

Super Hydroxy Max tablets may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to have a successful weight management program.

FORMULA  (#81091)

Each Tablet Contains:

Vitamin B-6............................................................. 3.. mg

Folic Acid........................................................... 100.. mcg

Chromium GTF (ChromeMate™).................... 100.. mcg

      (as Chromium Polynicotinate)

L-5- HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan).................. 25.. mg

Vanadium............................................................ 150.. mcg

      (50 mcg from Vanadium Krebs)^†

      (100 mcg from Vanadyl Sulfate)

Ginger.................................................................... 25.. mg

Garcinia cambogia extract.............................. 833.. mg

      Super Citrimax supplying:

      (-) hydroxycitric acid (HCA)....................... 500.. mg

St. Johns Wort Herbal Extract......................... 150.. mg

      (Hypericum perforatum)

      Standardized to provide 450 mcg of hypercin

† Krebs=Citrate, Fumarate, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex

SUGGESTED USE

Adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed by physician.

SIDE EFFECTS

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, nursing, or taking any prescription medication (especially anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, anti-depressants, anti-seizure medications, drugs to treat HIV or prevent transplant rejection), consult your physician before using this product. This product may cause skin rashes or photosensitivity in some people. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, tanning lights or UV sources while taking this

product.  This product may cause serotonin syndrome in sensitive patients and may cause hair loss.

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

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Ceci F, Cangiano C, Cairella M, Cascino A, Del Ben M, Muscaritoli M, Sibilia L, Rossi Fanelli F. The effects of oral 5-hydroxytryptophan administration on feeding behavior in obese adult female subjects. J Neural Transm 1989;76:109-17.

Firenzuoli F, Gori L. Garcinia cambogia for weight loss [letter]. Jama 1999;282:234; discussion 235.

Heymsfield SB, Allison DB, Vasselli JR, Pietrobelli A, Greenfield D, Nunez C. Garcinia cambogia (hydroxycitric acid) as a potential antiobesity agent: a randomized controlled trial [see comments]. Jama 1998;280:1596-600.

Kriketos AD, Thompson HR, Greene H, Hill JO. (-)-Hydroxycitric acid does not affect energy expenditure and substrate oxidation in adult males in a post-absorptive state. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1999;23:867-73.

McCarty MF. Utility of metformin as an adjunct to hydroxycitrate/carnitine for reducing body fat in diabetics. Med Hypotheses 1998;51:399-403.

Preuss HG. Effects of glucose/insulin perturbations on aging and chronic disorders of aging: the evidence. J Am Coll Nutr 1997;16:397-403.

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Thompson KH. Vanadium and diabetes. Biofactors 1999;10:43-51.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Pittsburgh, PA 15205

800-245-4440

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