Sublingual HCG vs. Injected: Which is Best For You?

HCG stands for "Human Chorionic Gonadotropin." This hormone, normally produced during pregnancy, is the core of most reliable weight-loss program yet devised, and is available as a sublingual HCG solution that is taken orally (as the term suggests, under the tongue), or as an injection. Recently, one lab has developed a gel that is taken transdermally by applying directly to the skin.

Which of these is best for you?

HCG Injections

For many years, this was the only form of HCG available. Most people are understandably uncomfortable with needles. This is the main drawback to the injectable form of this hormone, though self-injection with a syringe is a skill that can be learned. However, using this form of the product properly is more complex.

First of all, the injectable form of HCG is legally available only by prescription. You may attempt to order it from an overseas source, but there is a certain amount of risk in doing this. Primarily, there are few, if any regulations governing the manufacture of HCG in other countries. There is also a good chance that if you attempt this, customs agents may seize it. Then you may have folks from their agency knocking on your door demanding answers to some very awkward questions.

Secondly, you must mix injectable HCG yourself. When you receive this product, you will find two bottles: one contains HCG in powdered form, while the other contains water that is treated with a bacteriostatic agent in order to prevent the growth of bacteria. These elements must be mixed carefully prior to taking the injection, and everything must be absolutely sterile.

Liquid HCG

While sublingual HCG is much more readily available and easier to use, there are a few facts to be aware of. First of all, HCG is highly perishable. It must be refrigerated during shipment and upon arrival, or it will lose its effectiveness.

Secondly, "sublingual" means that you cannot simply swallow the substance. It is necessary to hold it under your tongue for as long as possible. The reason is that if HCG goes directly to the stomach, it will be destroyed by stomach acid and will do you no good whatsoever.

Both oral and injectable HCG must be administered twice a day.

Transdermal HCG

This is a very recent development. Unlike injected or sublingual HCG, the gel form of this hormone is applied to the skin only once a day. It is however substantially more expensive.

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