Question 1

how does the hcg diet work?

Accepted Answer

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 2

does the hcg diet really work?

Accepted Answer

No: Fda is warning consumers that HCG diet medications are considered unproven, and marketing them as diet aids is illegal.

Question 3

how exactly does the hcg diet work ?

Accepted Answer

Most people believe: the reason it "works" is because of the severe calorie restriction--500 kcal/day-- associated with it. Theoretically, HCG may exert some appetite suppressant qualities which make it easier to only eat 500 calories.  A pregnancy hormone,HCG is a pro-hormone and may promote other hormones, i.e. thyroid. Most authorities are skeptical of its safety and effectiveness. Target: 1200 cal/day + exercise.

Question 4

is the hcg diet and injections safe and effective?

Accepted Answer

No; save your money: 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 5

while on the hcg diet, has anyone eaten foods not on the list?

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It's not easy!!: Hi, 
the HCG diet is based on about 500 cal/day.
The over the counter HCG is not the real hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin, --
a pregnancy hormone.This hormone, hcg, is supposed to cause a decrease in hunger etc. I can't say this is a true statement.I do not have any research articles on the validity of this claim.But, I am concerned about the safety of HCG for patients. Could it potentiate ca?

Question 6

will hcg diet afftect implantation?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: The dose is so small and will have no effects on your normal balance of hormones.

Question 7

will the hcg diet mess up fertiliry?

Accepted Answer

Stop HCG Diet: Hcg is a hormone similar to lh. Hcg stimulates the ovary and can affect your cycles in ways that are bad for fertility. The affect HCG has on your cycle will depend on how much you ingest. However, the menstrual cycle is sensitive to these hormones and you may not know if there is an effect until you cannot become pregnant or your cycles become irregular. There are other effective diets.

Question 8

how do doctors feel about the hcg diet?

Accepted Answer

I am for it: When done with a properly qualified physician and with injections and the protocol exact, you can have great results that are safe and sustained.

Question 9

how much cla can i take on the hcg diet?

Accepted Answer

500-600 kcals: This is an extreme diet, so make sure it is done with supervision.

Question 10

i have heard about the hcg diet. is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Hcg is not likely going to cause any harm but weight loss is due to the severe caloric restriction. In men with low testosterone and normal testes, it may work better because the HCG will increase the testosterone level. In women, HCG may increase progesterone. Higher Progesterone may lead to less anxiety and therefore less eating. Overall, smart eating plus increased activity is a better choice.

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