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Is hcg effective for weight loss?

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There is no evidence: There is no scintific evidence to recommend HCG for weight loss.In 2009 american society of bariatric physicians cocluded by a paper not to recommend HCG for weight loss in 1995 british journal of pharmacology made recommendation based on published research that HCG shows no benefit for weight loss.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Yes: Hcg diet requires no exercise to lose weight. You must adhere to the diet strictly, 500 calories as outlined by dr. Simeons. Too many practitioners have modified the diet and think it works just because of the hormone. I have seen some promoting as much as 1500 calorie diet with HCG and claim they will lose weight, a pure hoax. See a qualified physician.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Mary Ray answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

HCG works: Yes HCG is effective for weight loss if you keep your calories low between 500 for females and 800 for males. It works by switching your body to burn fat when you decrease calories. Normally a 500 calorie diet would put you into starvation mode and you would lose muscle instead of fat.

Answered 10/2/2015

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