HCG Diet Information

HCG is a type of hormone that affects the way the body regulates and uses stored fat. Because of this, it can be used as a supplement to allow greater weight loss and fat burning. Several supplement methods are available, including oral and injection-based sources.

Function

• The Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) diet is a method of losing weight using supplemental hormones. The HCG hormone is found in the human body and is used to regulate the transfer of stored food energy.

Use

• When used as a supplement, small amounts of HCG are introduced into the body. This triggers a response that changes the way the body processes stored fat. Many users report losing between ten and fifteen pounds in the first week of use.

Low-calorie Diet

• For best results, HCG is used in addition to a low-calorie diet. Normally, the body's metabolism slows down when calories are reduced. HCG hormones help the body burn fat at a faster rate.

Safety

• Proponents of using HCG for weight loss maintain that the supplement is safe. HCG levels are naturally found at high levels in pregnant women with no health effects. However, the effect of HCG for weight control is still being studied.

Drug Interactions

• HCG reportedly has no adverse interactions with common medications. However, because it is still being studied, a physician should be consulted to check for possible interaction problems.