Is their Science Behind the HCG Diet: Direct Weight Loss Results Claim

"The HCG diet: direct weight loss results" is the claim made by suppliers of the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (HCG), which is being touted as the last weight loss tool dieters will ever need. But what is it? How does this hormone slim your figure and change your life? In this article, we break down the mystery surrounding this new diet regimen.

Importance of hormone discovered by British endocrinologist

A few decades ago, a British endocrinologist named Dr. A.T.W. Simeons first discovered the role of human chorionic gonadotropin. While studying pregnant women in India, Dr. Simeons noted that though the expectant mothers consumed a low-calorie diet, they were neither malnourished nor weak.

Delving further into his research, the doctor discovered that the HCG hormone women produce during pregnancy was the culprit. According to Dr. Simeons, this hormone triggers the hypothalamus of the brain, prompting it to burn excess fat instead of structural fat or lean muscle tissue.

The body's reserves of HCG are stripped away over time

Although everyone is born with a reserve of HCG, this is stripped away over time due to chemicals in our food and in our environment. Dr. Simeons pioneered the technique of replenishing the hormone into the human body through intramuscular injection.

In addition, he crafted a protocol that, aside from the injections, included a low-calorie diet similar to the diet he observed the Indian pregnant women consumed. This plan, still in use today, calls for lean meats, fresh vegetables, fruits, and teas. Sugars, starches, and other simple carbohydrates are not allowed on the program.

How the HCG diet program works

This diet program has two major components designed to reset the body's metabolism. The first component is the restoration of HCG levels in the body, through the use of injections or sublingual drops. This will trigger the hypothalamus of the brain to begin burning excess fat that causes obesity.

The second component is a low-calorie eating program, restricting caloric intake to 500 calories per day. Although this seems quite low, the body will get the additional energy it needs from using up the extra fat. Most dieters do not experience hunger pains, weakness, or other typical side effects while on the program.

This diet plan works well for those who are moderately to seriously obese, or those with weight-related health issues, as it gives rapid results. Most dieters report a pound a day weight loss while adhering to the regimen. In addition, it works well for people who are too busy to spend hours in the gym, as exercise is strictly forbidden on the plan.  If you fall into any of these categories, it's definitely a diet plan to try.

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