Dr. Oz's HCG Diet Plan Explained

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The hCG diet (human chronic gonadotripin) is a diet supplementary plan that, for all its seeming strangeness, seems to work and has few side effects. That does not mean it is without risk, as Dr. Oz investigated, but it is an option.

The origins of HCG

hCG was first discovered in 1927, but it was not until the 1950's that a doctor discovered that it has the ability to suppress appetite and stimulate weight loss. hCG is a hormone used in nature to stimulate the genital development of unborn fetuses and is found solely in the urine of pregnant women. Despite this disgusting origin, hCG is experiencing an explosion of use in the United States as more people battle obesity.

The use of hCG

A diet plan on hCG uses its appetite suppressant properties, combined with a low-calorie diet to stimulate weight loss. Originally only available as injections, the most recent development has been the over the counter sale of hCG drops that are placed under the tongue. A moderate amount of exercise is also recommended with the intake of hCG to stimulate the weight loss further and to force more muscle development Ð do not forget that muscle weighs more than fat.

The dangers of hCG

hCG by itself is not dangerous - but if abused it can be a serious risk to life and health. Most hCG diets recommend moderating daily calories to between 1,000 and 1,500, which is a reasonable amount. However, some fanatics endorse 500 calories daily, which is a starvation diet that abuses the appetite suppression properties of hCG to ignore the body's cries for help under such torture, turning the users of it into grim parodies of famine-sufferers as their bodies destroy muscle along with fat to keep itself alive. Also, because of the easy availability via the internet of hCG drops, people suffering from anorexia or bulimia will turn to hCG as they ruin their lives further.

Do NOT use hCG without a doctor's recommendation and whatever you do, do not abuse it to go on a starvation binge. If you have someone close who is anorexic or bulimic, watch for hCG.

Like so many other drugs, hCG is useful but dangerous if overused. However, if a rampant appetite is halting any efforts to lose weight, hCG might be right for you. hCG, by itself, is not dangerous - but if abused it can be a serious risk to life and health.

HCG, by itself, is not dangerous