Question 1

is the hcg diet safe for someone who is too thin?

Accepted Answer

Hcg diet: The fda does not feel that HCG is safe for anyone.  The 'hcg diet' starts with 500 calories a day, which is also unsafe.  Save yourself some money and continue to eat healthy.

Question 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

is it safe to have cataract surgery while on the hcg diet?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Neither the diet nor elective surgery while on such a severe diet is recommended.

Question 5

is the hcg diet healthy? a naturopath suggested it to me, but i'm skeptical. i have been hearing a lot about this lately and i've heard from some medical professionals that it's totally safe with no side effects. i want to have a baby soon but want to los

Accepted Answer

There : There is no scientific evidence at this time that shows that the HCG diet (hcg is the hormone of pregnancy) is safe or effective.  The HCG diet is controversial.  The safest way to lose weight is eat smaller portions and exercise such as walk.  Walk one mile a day in a safe area with a friend or relative.  Drink plenty of water.

Question 6

is hcg diet safe for me?i'm a case if ovarian cancer stage 3, had total hysterectomy and chemo in 2007.i've read that it can trigger another cancer.

Accepted Answer

Proceed carefully: Being a cancer survivor you should be very careful introducing hcg, which is human Chorionic Gonadotropin , a hormone found in the urine of pregnant women into your body. Please consult with a physician and thoroughly discuss this before you go down this path.

Question 7

is hcg diet safe for me?ovarian cancer 2007, total hysterectomy and chemo done.i'm 38 years old, 5 feet, 67kgs.

Accepted Answer

HCG diet w/o proof: Regardless of whether you've fought off cancer or not, there is no accepted proof of safety & effectiveness regarding HCG diet. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/hcg-diet/an02091 & http://www.Webmd.Com/diet/features/truth-about-hcg-for-weight-loss. So save your money & spend it on healthy food & regular exercise. Check out mediterranean diet which has plenty of evidence of benefit.

Question 8

is it safe to use the hcg diet?i am a case of ovarian cancer stage 3, had total hysterectomy and 6 cycles chemo last 2007.i'm 5 feet tall, 67 kilos.

Accepted Answer

Yes: I will probably take heat for this but I am one of those doctors that believes in the HCG diet. I've not seen any patient have trouble or deleterious health effects from this weight loss. If followed, weight loss does occur. Most gain their weight back afterwards because they don't follow a maintenance plan for the 3 weeks after finishing hcg. If you do, the weight stays off.

Question 9

your opinion on hcg diet injections? is it hcg that makes you lose weight or the 500 calorie a day intake? is it safe to take with wellbutrin (bupropion) & zoloft

Accepted Answer

Lo cal diet: Pregnant women have extremely high levels of HCG, yet they gain weight normally. I would not recommend HCG injections for weight loss. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 10

what is hcg diet ?

Accepted Answer

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

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Is the hcg diet safe for teenagers

A member asked:

Is the hcg diet safe for someone who is too thin?

A member asked:

Is the hcg diet and injections safe and effective?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Is it safe to have cataract surgery while on the hcg diet?

A member asked:

Is the hcg diet healthy? a naturopath suggested it to me, but i'm skeptical. i have been hearing a lot about this lately and i've heard from some medical professionals that it's totally safe with no side effects. i want to have a baby soon but want to los

A member asked:

Is hcg diet safe for me?i'm a case if ovarian cancer stage 3, had total hysterectomy and chemo in 2007.i've read that it can trigger another cancer.

A member asked:

Is hcg diet safe for me?ovarian cancer 2007, total hysterectomy and chemo done.i'm 38 years old, 5 feet, 67kgs.

A member asked:

Is it safe to use the hcg diet?i am a case of ovarian cancer stage 3, had total hysterectomy and 6 cycles chemo last 2007.i'm 5 feet tall, 67 kilos.

A member asked:

Your opinion on hcg diet injections? is it hcg that makes you lose weight or the 500 calorie a day intake? is it safe to take with wellbutrin (bupropion) & zoloft

A member asked:

What is hcg diet ?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?