Homeopathic HCG versus Diet Pills: Which Is Safer?

You may be wondering if homeopathic HCG is any safer or different from the hundreds of diet pills and supplements sold in the United States each year. With each year, a new slew of diet products, some with FDA approval, are unleashed on the consumer marketplace. In addition, each year some products are hastily pulled from the shelves as class action lawsuits mount.

So how is the hormonal supplement any different from diet pills? In this article, we break down the differences between the two.

What is the hormonal supplement, really?

The sublingual drops are made using the homeopathic process, which dilutes a substance over time and over several processes, until a very small but potent bit of it remains. According to homeopathic medicine, only very small doses of certain hormones, vitamins, and minerals are needed to make very great changes in the body. In the typical vial of oral drops, you will have a small amount of the hormone preserved in a solution of alcohol. Some companies will add other substances to decrease appetite and increase your energy, as well.

What's a diet pill?

Diet pills vary depending upon which one you choose, but most of them contain a drug such as caffeine or herbal ephedra. The purpose of these drugs is to speed your metabolism and suppress your appetite to prompt weight loss. The efficacy of these drugs varies widely, depending upon the ingredients used--and the quality and potency of those ingredients as well. Although many purport to be "natural" weight loss remedies, these pills do not contain substances that occur naturally in the body. They rely on a drug of some sort to prompt the weight loss process.

What about side effects?

With the sublingual drops, there have been very few reported side effects. Because it is a natural substance your body needs, it is not a unnatural drug and does not interact with any medications you may be on. Dieters have reported having more energy and fewer hunger pains while taking the supplement in tandem with a low-calorie diet.

With diet pills, the list of side effects is long and changes depending upon which medication you are taking. Headaches, night sweats, jittery nerves, and nausea are the most common reported side effects. Some have been pulled from the market due to much more serious symptoms, such as heart failure.

The sublingual drops actually accomplish what most diet pills promise without the harmful side effects and without taking harsh drugs. For anyone wanting to lose weight quickly, you should take the time to carefully research any diet supplement you want to take. Make sure it has a track record of success and has not caused any serious problems to other dieters before you take anything.

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