Question 1

what is hcg diet ?

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HCG diet: The HCG diet, an extreme diet that involves injections of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).

Question 2

i was wondering are high protien drinks ok on the hcg diet?

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Check: It is best to check these things with the practitioner who is monitoring you on the HCG diet.

Question 3

can the hcg diet cause infertility?

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No data on this: Very little research has been done on the HCG diet and the risk for infertility.  Because there is very little research on this diet i never recommend this diet to my patients.

Question 4

can i have juice while on the hcg diet?

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Only lemon: You can have only juice of one lemon without  any sugar, only saccharin or stevia can be used to sweeten.

Question 5

dose the hcg diet prevent starvation mode?

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Only 500 calorie/day: The HCG diet has a person eating 500 calories a day for more than a month. That's just one big slice of pizza a day. A 4-month old baby eats 500 calories a day. Anybody on 500 calories a day is on a starvation diet and will lose weight. It doesn't sound safe. Extremely low calorie diets don't work because the weight comes back when one starts eating again. Long-term lifestyle changes are needed.

Question 6

is the hcg diet healthy for a 21 year old ?

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HCG Diet: It must be supervised by your medical doctor as complications are common.

Question 7

can the hcg diet help my hormone imbalances?

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No: I don't think it is a safe and effective plan.  Try weight watchers and exercise everyday.

Question 8

can you take viagra (sildenafil) on the hcg diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But there is no scientific evidence demonstrating any benefit to HCG diet. It only works because of very minimal caloric intake.

Question 9

can taking hcg diet drops affect fertility at all?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It is not a good idea to be taking the HCG diet while trying. Hcg may affect your cycles. However, the weight loss from the diet may actually enhance your fertility if you are overweight.

Question 10

i'm on an hcg diet would i need to avoid antibiotics?

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No: I think that has kinda been, well, banned or something? In any event the bhcg's will not interfere with antibiotics.  We gone abx to pregnant women all the time.  Good luck with the diet, i'm not sure about whether it's banned but i think it got some bad press.

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