Question 1

hcg hormone free drops can cause infertility? 
by using it and following the diet?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Just like HCG drops have no proven clinical evidence that is does anything beneficial, the same is true for "hcg hormone free drops".  These are all food supplements with no proven benefit, and are generally a waste of money.  The most important part of any weight loss program is following a calorie restricted diet and doing exercise.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

can the hcg diet cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

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 8

can i have juice while on the hcg diet?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

dose the hcg diet prevent starvation mode?

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 10

is the hcg diet healthy for a 21 year old ?

Accepted Answer

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

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