Beside diet pills, I am sure you heard about HCG somewhere. HCG has not been approved by the FDA for use as a weight loss aid. It is, however, considered a safe drug to use for other medicinal purposes. Since it has not been approved as a dietary aid, it is considered an alternative form of weight loss therapy.

So what is HCG?

HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a hormone that is derived from pregnant women's urine. It is first created by the embryo and then later by the placenta. Almost pregnancy tests detect the amount of HCG in a woman’s system to determine whether the woman is pregnant.

HCG for weight loss


HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

HCG for weight loss

Table right HCG is now known as a popular alternative form of weight loss. In order to help men and women with weight loss, HCG is injected into the dieter's muscle on a regular basis. When the injection is taken in conjunction with a very low calorie diet of about 500 calories per day, those trying to lose weight can lose a significant amount of weight just in a short period of time.

One of the reasons HCG is so popular when used with a very low calorie diet is the fact that HCG makes it possible to consume a low amount of calories without experiencing the side effects that are commonly associated with eating such a small amount of food. In fact, those that follow the diet along with the HCG injection generally do not experience hunger pains and have a high-level of energy. In addition, they do not lose muscle mass, which a very low calorie diet is a common reason and slow down your metabolism. You know, muscle tissues are active metabolic tissues, they need an amount of calories to maintain themselves, so more muscles you have, more calories you burn. So lose muscle is such a terrible disaster for one whom trying to lose weight. For more detail, read my post about Diet and Metabolism


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