What You Need To Know About HCG Shots

If you are considering getting HCG shots for weight loss, there are some things that you must know before you start the injections. Knowing a little more about HCG and what the HCG diet entails can help you make an informed decision if this is something that you want to pursue.

HCG is a hormone that is found in the human body. It is specifically produced in abundance by pregnant women to help in protecting and developing their baby. The hormone was first discovered in the late 1920's but did not become known as a diet supplement until over 30 years later when Dr. Simeons did extensive research on the hormone. Dr. Simeons found that HCG can actually change the way that a person's metabolism functions and is able to trigger the body into burning large amounts of abnormal fat.

HCG shots are mostly given to people by a physician who is trained in the diet. It does require a prescription from a doctor so even if you want to give the shots to yourself, you need a doctor to write you a prescription. For people looking to still lose weight on HCG but don't want to get HCG shots almost every day, the option of oral HCG is present. Oral HCG, also known as homeopathic HCG, is not full HCG but is it has been shown to work just as well as the HCG shots for weight loss.

Whether you choose the HCG shots or the oral HCG, you must abide by a specific HCG diet protocol. It is made up of eating only organic food as well as only consuming 500 calories a day. The reason for the strict diet is that the organic food helps to cleanse your body and keep it free from chemicals that may be making you overweight. It is only necessary to consume 500 calories a day as your body will be plenty full from the fat reserves it is using.

It is recommended that a person consult a physician before taking any type of HCG. The HCG diet is not for people who only have a few pounds to lose. It is for people who are obese or severely overweight. It has been shown to be possible to lose up two pounds on a day with HCG shots and the restricted HCG diet. This makes weight loss fast for anybody who has a large amount to lose, which is also why it is not recommended for people with only a few pounds to lose.

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