HCG Diet Side Effects

While obesity is reaching the climax of all times, dieters from all over the world, are desperately trying to lose weight, by using the HCG Diet. All of this interest  started between the 1950′s and 1960′s, being now the most popular solution for weight loss. The diet involves daily injections of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), combined with an extreme caloric restriction. It can also be administered orally with hcg drops, sprays, or tabs. Some  women rush to the doctors’ offices and clinics, willing to spend up to $300 per month for a medical visit  to get a dose of this hormone from the doctor or to access syringes for self injection.

Another cheaper version of the HCG Diet, that is  promoted on the Internet, is using HCG drops, sprays or sucking tablets, a homeopathic version taken orally. Both versions of the diet are very popular. The human chorionic hormone is placed in a solution.

What is HCG and what are the side effects?

The human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone produced by the human body during pregnancy to help feed the uterus. An injectable form of the hormone is approved for fertility treatment for women. Losing weight is the unintended purpose of the drug, which is used without this being written or mentioned on the label. Doctors are allowed to prescribe any legally approved drug for medical purposes if they consider this.

The potential HCG diet side effects include depression, headaches, breast sensibility, and blood clots.

What’s in homeopathic drops and sprays?

The homeopathic drops and tablets claim to be an oral version of the HCG Diet. Some of the HCG solutions are hormone free and contain natural substances that mimic the hormone’s activity. People that are concerned about the real hormone can substitute these products if they wish. Since stomach acids tend to destroy the effectiveness of drops, it is important to absorb the drops in the mouth for one minute before swallowing to get it into the blood stream.

How does the HCG diet work?

Created by an European doctor in the 1950s, the diet is based on the theory that administering oral or injectable HCG will reduce appetite, making it easier for those who practice it to keep the required limit of only 500 calories per day. Those who recommended this diet, claim that it can lead to the loss of a pound per day or more, which is not surprising, given the extreme calorie restriction making the dieters feel exhausted.

Are very low calorie diets safe?

The original prescription was an intake of 500 calories per day but new research has shown that individuals can achieve the same results with 800 calories per day.  There is a heavy emphasis on water intake and vegetables and fruit, with 8 oz. of meat per day.

Does HCG accelerates weight loss?

The hormone attacks abnormal fat in the body at a very rapid pace.  It cuts cravings and takes away hunger.  It has been very helpful to large numbers of people.  The greatest side effects are lower blood pressure, less triglycerides in the blood, and a better feeling of well being.