Muscletech Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite 90 Capsules
MuscleTech Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite is a caffeinated capsule providing about 100mg of caffeine per capsule from coffee and green-coffee extracts. 90 capsules. A stimulant — not a weight-loss product and not a medicine.
A caffeinated capsule. MuscleTech Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite is a capsule supplement made by MuscleTech (Iovate Health Sciences). Each hard capsule provides about 100mg of caffeine, drawn from coffee and green-coffee bean extracts, cocoa and added caffeine anhydrous, alongside small amounts of other plant extracts. One bottle holds 90 capsules at a one-capsule serving. It is a stimulant supplement — not a medicine, and not a weight-loss product.
A caffeine capsule — know your dose.
About 100mg of caffeine per capsule, from coffee and green-coffee extracts plus added caffeine anhydrous. 90 capsules per bottle.
A caffeine capsule with a few plant extracts
Plain and honest. Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite is a small hard capsule you take with water. Each capsule carries about 100mg of caffeine — roughly the caffeine in a strong cup of coffee — from coffee and green-coffee bean extracts, cocoa and added caffeine anhydrous. It also contains small amounts of Coleus forskohlii and cayenne extract. The complete amounts are shown on the Supplement Facts tab.
What this product is not. We sell Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite here as a caffeinated capsule. We make no claim that it burns fat, changes your metabolism, curbs appetite or causes weight loss — it is not a weight-loss product and not a medicine. Body weight and body composition are managed through diet and physical activity, not a capsule.
About 100mg per capsule — know your dose
One capsule = roughly 100mg of caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant; many people take a dose like this for everyday alertness, the same reason they reach for coffee or tea. The exact number matters, so count each capsule alongside any other coffee, tea, energy drinks or pre-workout you have that day.
Stay within the directions. The label builds up from 1 capsule a day to a maximum of 3 capsules a day — up to about 300mg of caffeine from this product alone. Do not exceed 3 capsules in 24 hours, avoid taking it within 5 hours of bedtime so it does not affect your sleep, and skip it entirely if you are sensitive to caffeine.
Stimulant caution: Contains about 100mg caffeine per capsule. Not suitable for children, or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Not recommended for people sensitive to caffeine, or with high blood pressure, a heart condition or any medical condition, or taking medication — consult your healthcare professional before use.
What's in one capsule
A snapshot of the amounts is below. The complete Active Ingredients panel, every standardisation marker and the full other-ingredients list are on the Supplement Facts tab.
| Ingredient | Per capsule |
|---|---|
| Total caffeine (calculated) | ~100mg |
| Coffea canephora (Coffee) | 73.98mg |
| Coffea canephora (Green coffee) | 200mg |
| Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) seed powder | 100mg |
| Caffeine anhydrous | 22.5mg |
| Plectranthus barbatus (Coleus forskohlii) | 25mg |
| Capsicum annuum (Cayenne) | 1mg |
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 hard capsule |
| Capsules per bottle | 90 |
| Caffeine per capsule | ~100mg |
| Maximum per day | 3 capsules |
| Format | Hard capsule — take with water |
| Capsule type | Gelatin (not vegetarian) |
These are the contents, listed plainly. The figures above are the ingredient amounts printed on the manufacturer's panel. We make no claim on this page about what any of these ingredients do. The full standardisation markers (chlorogenic acids, forskolin, capsaicin and others) and the complete other-ingredients list are on the Supplement Facts tab.
Allergen: Contains Sulfites. The capsule is made from gelatin, so this product is not vegetarian or vegan. Manufactured on equipment that also processes other ingredients — check the on-pack label for full allergen details.
Build up slowly
- Days 1–2: take 1 capsule with water once a day, to assess how the caffeine suits you.
- Day 3: take 1 capsule with water twice a day.
- Day 4 and beyond: take 1 capsule with water three times a day, each serving 30–60 minutes before a meal. Never more than 3 capsules (about 300mg caffeine) in 24 hours.
- Timing: avoid use within 5 hours of bedtime, and drink water through the day.
Directions are as published by the manufacturer (MuscleTech). Always read the on-pack label and follow it.
Who it suits
- Adults who want a caffeine capsule and like to count their dose
- People already used to coffee or other caffeine sources
- Anyone who prefers a capsule format over a drink or coffee
- Anyone under 18
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- People sensitive to caffeine, or with high blood pressure or a heart condition
- Anyone on medication or with a medical condition, without medical advice
- Anyone looking for a weight-loss product — this is not one
Why this page reads the way it does
No fat-loss promises here. You will notice this page does not promise fat loss, a faster metabolism or a smaller appetite. That is deliberate. In New Zealand a supplement cannot make those claims, and we would rather tell you exactly what is in the bottle — a capsule with about 100mg of caffeine and a few plant extracts — and let you decide.
Buy it for the caffeine. If you want it for the caffeine, it is a clean, countable dose. If you are after weight loss, that comes from your food and training, not from a capsule.
Questions, answered
How much caffeine is in Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite?
Each capsule contains about 100mg of caffeine — roughly a strong cup of coffee — from coffee and green-coffee extracts, cocoa and added caffeine anhydrous. The label allows up to 3 capsules a day, about 300mg from this product. Count that alongside any other coffee, tea or energy drinks, and do not exceed 3 capsules in 24 hours.
Is this a fat burner or weight-loss product?
No. We sell it here as a caffeinated capsule and make no fat-burning, metabolism, appetite or weight-loss claims. It is not a medicine. Body weight and body composition are managed through your diet and physical activity. Think of Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite as a source of caffeine in capsule form, not as a weight-management tool.
How do I take it?
Build up slowly. Take 1 capsule once a day for the first two days, 1 capsule twice on day three, then 1 capsule three times a day from day four, each 30–60 minutes before a meal. Do not exceed 3 capsules in 24 hours, and avoid use within 5 hours of bedtime so it does not affect sleep.
What's in it besides caffeine?
Each capsule lists coffee and green-coffee bean extracts, cocoa seed powder, caffeine anhydrous, Coleus forskohlii (Plectranthus barbatus) and cayenne (Capsicum annuum), with their standardisation markers. These are listed as ingredients with their amounts — we make no claim about what they do. The full panel is on the Supplement Facts tab.
Who should not take it?
Because each capsule contains about 100mg of caffeine, it is not suitable for children, or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not recommended for anyone sensitive to caffeine, with high blood pressure or a heart condition, or taking medication — check with your healthcare professional first before using it.
Is it vegetarian, and does it contain allergens?
It is not vegetarian or vegan — the capsule is made from gelatin. It also Contains Sulfites, and is made on equipment that processes other ingredients, so check the on-pack label for full allergen details if you have a sensitivity. The complete other-ingredients list is on the Supplement Facts tab.
Dietary supplement — not a medicine. Always read the label and use only as directed. This is a caffeinated capsule, not a weight-loss product, and no claim is made that it burns fat, suppresses appetite, changes metabolism or affects body weight or body fat. Any change in weight or body composition comes from a balanced diet and physical activity, not from this product; results vary individually. See your healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.
Caffeine & stimulant warning: Contains about 100mg of caffeine per capsule (up to roughly 300mg per day at the maximum of 3 capsules). Not suitable for children or for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not recommended for people sensitive to caffeine, or with high blood pressure, a heart condition or any medical condition, or taking medication. Do not exceed 3 capsules in 24 hours and consider your total caffeine intake from all sources.
Allergen & storage: Contains Sulfites. Capsule contains gelatin (not vegetarian or vegan). Manufactured on equipment that also processes other ingredients; check the on-pack label for full allergen details. Store in a cool, dry place and keep out of reach of children. Formulation and exact values may vary as the manufacturer updates the recipe.
Distributed by Xplosiv Supplements, New Zealand. Made by MuscleTech (Iovate Health Sciences).
Directions
Take 1 capsule with water once a day for the first 2 days. On day 3, take 1 capsule twice a day. On day 4 and beyond, take 1 capsule three times a day. Take each serving 30–60 minutes before meals, and be comfortable with each stage before increasing. Do not exceed 3 capsules (about 300mg caffeine) in any 24-hour period. Avoid use within 5 hours of bedtime, and drink water through the day.
Active Ingredients
Serving size: 1 hard capsule. Servings per container: 90. Caffeine figures are as printed on the manufacturer's panel; the per-capsule total is the calculated sum of all caffeine sources. Values may vary slightly as the manufacturer updates the formulation — always read the on-pack label.
| Ingredient | Per capsule |
|---|---|
| Coffea canephora (Coffee) | 73.98mg |
| – extract equiv. dry seed minimum | 3.7g |
| – std. equiv. caffeine | 72.5mg |
| Coffea canephora (Green coffee) | 200mg |
| – extract equiv. dry seed minimum | 1.6g |
| – std. equiv. chlorogenic acids | 90mg |
| – equiv. caffeine | 4mg |
| Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) seed powder | 100mg |
| – equiv. catechin | 12mg |
| – equiv. caffeine | 1mg |
| Caffeine (as caffeine anhydrous) | 22.5mg |
| Plectranthus barbatus (Coleus forskohlii) | 25mg |
| – extract equiv. dry root | 1.6g |
| – std. equiv. forskolin | 5mg |
| Capsicum annuum (Cayenne) | 1mg |
| – extract equiv. dry fruit minimum | 6mg |
| – std. equiv. capsaicin | 15µg |
| Total caffeine per capsule (calculated) | ~100mg |
Other Ingredients
Capsule (Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Carbonate Hydrate, Povidone, Silicon Dioxide.