HCG, Weight Loss and Benefits
What is HCG? The human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG is a hormone that occurs naturally in a woman’s placenta during pregnancy. This is the hormone that is caught in pregnancy tests . It is also released by females who are not pregnant and males in small quantities. The hormone is used to lose weight. HCG Diet The original HCG diet required HCG injections and a 500 calorie diet. The diet dates back to the 1950s when Dr. A Simeons discovered that when HCG was injected into boys with low levels of the male hormone testosterone, they lost body fat. He discovered that HCG, in low levels can breakdown fat and prevent muscle loss. It suppressed appetite and positively managed to decrease the energy levels. The HCG diet involves eating foods without fat and starch. Meals would include lean meat – 2 servings in a day, vegetables – 2 servings in a day, 2 fruits in a day and 2 breadsticks. The individual would also need HCG injections for a minimum of 21 days. The diet is di