HCG, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a hormone that is created by the body in response to a pregnancy. It’s true function is not entirely known, however it is thought that it may help protect the developing fetus from being attacked by the mother’s immune system.
How Does HCG Help The Body Lose Weight?
The HCG diet was first proposed by Dr. Simeons in 1954 in his manuscript “Pounds & Inches a New Approach to Obesity”. Although hCG has been used for many medical treatments, a consensus as to its effectiveness in weight loss has never been fully established.
However, the hCG diet continues to gain a following. The reason the hCG diet works is that it requires a “Very Low Calorie Diet” (VLCD) of only 500 calories a day. Since the average body need about 2,000 calories a day to function, the resulting weight loss from this diet is pretty incredible.
The hCG injections are thought to do two things: Reduce cravings and Promote fat burn. By “tricking” the body into thinking that it is pregnant, it is thought that the body will burn more of its fat stores and less muscle. However, it is virtually impossible for a VLCD to not cause at least some loss of muscle mass.
Side Effects Of hCG Injections
Whether you are using hCG injections as part of a weight loss program or as part of an attempt to get pregnant, there are some pretty severe risks that are clinically associated with hCG injections. One of the most dangerous and severe is the “Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome” which is a painful -- and life threatening -- swelling and hyper-stimulation of the ovaries.
You might also want to read our other post about Side Effects Of The hCG Diet
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