Lose the Gut. Keep the Arms.
Lose the gut.
Keep the arms.*
You know how to diet. The trouble is the diet takes your arms too. Hydroxygenin is built to help you keep that muscle while you cut.* Zero caffeine.
Buy 2, get 2 free. Code B2G2 is applied for you. 30-day first-bottle guarantee.
By Jared Van Yperen, founder · Updated October 2026 · 12 min read
Short version: A diet takes fat. It can take muscle too. Hydroxygenin puts three named actives in one 2 mL dose: T2 for the burn, GBB for the carry, and laxogenin to help you hold your muscle.* It has zero caffeine and needs no PCT on its own. You still do the diet.
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Vintage Muscle bottles sold, across every product we make.
There is one thing most fat burners skip. We will get to it. Keep reading.
I take what we sell.
I started Vintage Muscle six years ago because the supplement aisle was full of dust. I still test every product on myself first. That clip is me, taking my dose. Yes, it tastes that bad.
This page answers one question: how do you lose the gut without losing the arms?
Jared
You did the diet. The diet did you.
You counted the food. You walked the miles. You did the cardio you hate.
And the scale moved. Ten pounds. Fifteen.
Then you caught yourself in the mirror. The gut was smaller. So were your arms. Your shirts hung loose in all the wrong places.
You did the work. A long diet still charges a muscle tax, and your arms paid it.*
A diet takes whatever it can reach. Your arms were in range.
Why your last fat burner let you down.
Three cups of coffee in a capsule. The jitters make you sweat. Then the 3 p.m. crash hits, and the mirror stays the same.
Burns calories. Also eats your recovery. Push it too far and your lifts start to slide.
Works for a while. Then the scale stalls, the bar gets heavy, and muscle can start to go with the fat.*
One big number for the whole blend. No dose next to each name. If a label won’t print the dose, assume the dose is the problem.
Most of them stop at the burn. Read on.
Three walls stand between you and the cut you want.
You know how to eat clean and train hard. Three things still make a cut harder than it should be.
The muscle tax
In a long diet, your body can break down muscle for fuel. You end up smaller and softer.*
The stall
Your body adapts to a diet by burning less energy each day. The scale slows even when you stay on plan.*
The caffeine trap
Many fat burners lean on caffeine. You get the jitters and the crash, and the mirror stays the same.*
Hydroxygenin is built to take on all three at once.*
Lift while you cut. It kept the lean mass.
From a review of diet and lifting studies. It did not test Hydroxygenin.
Change in lean mass after 12 to 24 weeks of dieting
That result came from lifting. Keep lifting.
Three actives. One 2 mL dose.
No blend. Each active has its own dose on the label. The one thing most fat burners skip is number three.
HPLC tested January 7, 2026, batch 260107-001. Our chemist ran the test in-house. Zero caffeine, so no caffeine jitters and no caffeine crash.
What guys report. In their own words.
Four Hydroxygenin buyers, quoted from our review page. Results vary, and some buyers see little change.*
The heat
Many buyers mention the sweat first.
Eddie D.
…I’d find myself sweating just sitting down at home watching TV. My workouts last longer, my food cravings went down, and most importantly, my waist is getting smaller…
Oct 1, 2026 · Verified buyer
Cardio was not enough
Michael is 58.*
Michael M.
…I’m 58 years old and no amount of cardio alone has worked. This does…
Aug 25, 2026 · Verified buyer
Holding muscle on a cut
Hunter was in a calorie deficit.*
Hunter S.
…Given i’ve been doing a lot of cardio and am in a calorie deficit, i’m still holding onto my muscle really well…
Oct 11, 2024 · Verified buyer · Got a discount for adding a photo
No caffeine crash
Zero caffeine in the bottle, so no caffeine crash.
Paul-Michael R.
I’ve tried all the traditional fat burners and this stuff is something totally different. No jittery caffeine highs and no crashing lows. Instead, I just sweat…
Mar 12, 2026 · Verified buyer
Hydroxygenin · code B2G2 applied for you · 500+ Hydroxygenin reviews
First CT. Now Lee.
CT Fletcher, 3× World Bench Press Champion, put his name on Vintage Muscle first. IFBB pro Lee Priest signed on in 2026.
(Yes, this is the part where we name drop. We pay them, and we tell you so.)
CT Fletcher and Lee Priest, paid brand partners. Their videos are about the brand as a whole.
What each bottle is built to do.
One bottle lasts 4 weeks. A full cycle is 2 bottles. Results vary with your diet and training.*
Start low
1 mL each morning. Drink plenty of water. Some buyers say they feel the heat within an hour.*
The heat
2 mL each morning from day 4. You may sweat more in your workouts. Bottle 1 is built to back your diet while your lifts stay heavy.*
The reveal
Same dose, same diet, same heavy training. Bottle 2 is built to help you keep your muscle while the diet works on your waist.*
Off
Take 4 weeks off. Keep training and eating well. Then run it again, or stop.
Creator videos. Some creators get free product or pay from us.
“Can I keep my creatine and protein?”
Yes. Keep both. Go easy on caffeine and pre-workout until you know how Hydroxygenin feels.
Running a hormonal cycle? Run Hydroxygenin for the same 8 weeks, then follow that cycle’s PCT plan. In PCT or your weeks off? It runs there too, to help you stay lean while you are off.*
Medicine: do not use Hydroxygenin if you take thyroid medicine. On any other medicine? Talk to your doctor before you start.
Real guys. Real photos. Real words.
(Every review below comes from a verified buyer on our public review page. Some are shortened, and the cuts are marked …)
Nick S.
Weight loss slow but good and muscle mass staying
Sep 16, 2026 · Verified buyer
Lathan M.
…As a 50-year-old man it’s not easy to keep your section lean… I’ve been taking it for about a week and a half and I can tell that it is working well. My mid session is showing definition…
Jul 17, 2026 · Verified buyer
Kierre M.
1 week and 4 days on and I’ve noticed more sweating and energy during my workouts . Taken with a good diet I’m noticing more muscle definition and tightening up around my arms , waist , chest , calves etc . Overall it works but you have to put in the work 💪🏻
Jul 15, 2025 · Verified buyer · Got a discount for adding a photo
Mario C.
My experience with this is not but pure joy and excitement. Sure it burns but it has absolutely helped with eating, deciding when to eat and boy o boy the sweat that starts about an hr or so and doesn’t stop for a really long time is satisfying…
Apr 25, 2026 · Verified buyer · Got a discount for adding a photo
Jason P.
…I did have to cut back to 1 ml, cause 2 ml was way too much sweating, I did not want to dehydrate myself. Over all I do recommend…
Jun 20, 2026 · Verified buyer
Russ C.
…The ability to sweat off the water weight as well as a solid workout is fantastic.
Jul 8, 2026 · Verified buyer · Got a discount for adding a photo
William C.
…I have no crash during the day and I feel great. I have never been a believer in supplements but this stuff is no joke…
Jul 4, 2026 · Verified buyer · Got a discount for adding a photo
Justin M.
After 1 cycle I can already feel my pants feeling looser and can see cuts in my arms and upper body.
Feb 27, 2023 · Verified buyer · Got a discount for adding a photo
Loren G.
…It does taste like I’m drinking fuel, but it does act like fuel… People are starting to notice it too…
Mar 12, 2026 · Verified buyer
Mark R.
I am on my second week of using this product. Workouts have been good - more energy - mentally more engaged - and now to wait and see how it works with taking the weight off and I’ll know this within a couple of weeks. So far so good!!
Sep 22, 2026 · Verified buyer
500+ Hydroxygenin reviews on our public review page. Results vary, and some buyers report little change.* Some reviewers got a discount for adding a photo.
Is this for you? Straight answer.
This is for you if
- You are cutting and want to keep the muscle you built.
- You track your food and lift every week.
- You are done with caffeine fat burners that left you jittery.
- You want to see your abs again, and you will do the diet to get there.
- You have a date on the calendar, like a trip or a beach week. Start 8 weeks out.
Skip it if
- You will not diet. Hydroxygenin backs a calorie deficit. It cannot replace one.
- You take a GLP-1 or any other weight-loss drug, unless your doctor says yes.
- You do not train. It is built for men who lift.
- You want to bulk.
- You have a thyroid, heart or blood pressure condition, or you take thyroid medicine.
- You get drug tested for sports, the military or work.
- You are a woman, under 21, or you have a liver or kidney condition.
Buy 2. Get 2 free.
Code B2G2 takes 50% off when your cart holds 4 or more bottles. Every button that leads to Hydroxygenin applies it for you.
- 4 bottles of Hydroxygenin: $176, not $351.96. Two full 8-week cycles. About $1.57 a day, less than the coffee you buy on the way to the gym.
- The easy way: on the Hydroxygenin page, tap Add the Solo Cut kit. It adds all 4 bottles with the code on.
- Free in your cart: 2 digital training guides at 4 or more bottles. A hat and lifting straps at 7 or more.
- Guarantee: the first bottle of each product has a 30-day guarantee. Not happy? Email us within 30 days of purchase and send it back. Terms.
- AutoShip: the product page starts you on AutoShip at $65.99 a bottle, shipped and billed every 4 weeks until you cancel. Kits are one-time orders. Change or cancel AutoShip any time in Manage Subscriptions.
Code B2G2 is applied for you on the next page.
Straight answers.
Do I need PCT with Hydroxygenin?
No. Hydroxygenin needs no PCT on its own. If you run it with a hormonal cycle, follow that cycle’s PCT plan.
Is there caffeine in it?
No. Zero. The heat you feel is not a caffeine buzz. Go easy on coffee and pre-workout while you take it.
How do I take it, and how does it taste?
Take 1 mL a day for the first 3 days. Then take 2 mL a day in the morning, or before you train if you train early. It tastes bad and burns for a few seconds. Keep a chaser ready.
What about the sweat?
Many buyers mention heavy sweat. You may also feel warm and notice more saliva for an hour or two after a dose. Start with 1 mL a day for 3 days, take it in the morning, and drink plenty of water. Some men feel their heart beat faster. If your heart races or you feel unwell, stop and talk to your doctor.
Will it show up on a drug test?
We cannot promise any test result. Hydroxygenin is not for anyone who gets drug tested for sports, the military or work.
I am over 50. Will it work for me?
Age alone is not a reason to sit this out. Two buyers quoted here are 50 and 58. Results vary.* If you have a medical condition or take any medicine, talk to your doctor first. That matters most for heart, blood pressure and thyroid conditions.
I am on TRT. Can I use it?
Talk to the doctor who prescribes your TRT before you start. Your doctor knows your blood work and your other medicines.
How many bottles do I need?
Each bottle has 30 servings of 2 mL, enough for 4 weeks. One 8-week cycle takes 2 bottles. Code B2G2 makes 4 bottles the price of 2.
OK. Last thing.
You read the whole page. You know what is in the bottle, what it costs, and who should skip it. Most pages hope you skip that part.
You already know how to diet. This time, give your muscle a plan too.* If your first bottle doesn’t earn its spot, email us within 30 days of purchase and send it back.
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Important safety information
- Hydroxygenin is a dietary supplement with no caffeine. It needs no PCT on its own.
- It contains T2, a compound related to thyroid hormone. Do not use it if you have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medicine.
- It may cause heavy sweating, warmth and more saliva. Start with 1 mL a day for 3 days, take it in the morning, and drink plenty of water.
- Go easy on caffeine and pre-workout while you take it. Stop and talk to your doctor if your heart races or you feel unwell.
- For men 21 and older with training experience. Not for women, anyone under 21, or anyone with a heart, blood pressure, thyroid, liver or kidney condition.
- Not for anyone who gets drug tested for sports, the military or work.
- Not for use with a GLP-1 or other weight-loss drug unless your doctor says yes.
- Talk to a doctor before use, especially if you have a medical condition or take any medicine, including TRT.
*Individual results vary. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
CT Fletcher and Lee Priest are paid brand partners. Some videos come from creators who got free product or pay from us. Reviews come from verified buyers on our public review page. They are shortened, and cuts are marked (…). Some reviewers got a discount for adding a photo. Testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not typical results.
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