What is HCG?

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin works with the Hypothalamus gland to control body fat. During pregnancy, HCG occurs naturally in the body to provide nutrients to both the woman and the baby. It acts on the Hypothalamus gland to signal the release of stored fat throughout the body. Thus, the body receives the nutrients and energy it needs from stored fat so that the dieter can get away with eating less.

What are HCG Diet Drops?

They are homeopathic drops that can be administered under the tongue. They mimic the actions of HCG injections which provide the body with Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. Men can take the drops too. Many of the chemicals in processed foods remove naturally occurring HCG from the body, and these drops help to replenish it.

What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a system of healing and wellness that involves the use of natural ingredients for the treatment of aliments and support for overall health. The treatments vary, although they usually consist of formulations of organic ingredients such as plants, leaf extracts, natural clay, sea salt, etc. For many centuries, cultures from all around the world have been using natural ingredients to treat ailments. Today, formulations are created from a blend of ingredients to provide the body with the support it needs to stay healthy.

What is the HCG diet?

This diet involves taking the drops daily for anywhere from 21-40 days, and consuming only 500 calories a day. Dieters are given specific instructions on what foods they can eat, and when. Since the drops aid in the release of stored fat, they shouldn’t be administered during a meal, or the food will affect the progress of the released fat. Since the nutrients from the stored fat are finally put to use, the dieter doesn’t experience any hunger pangs.

How much weight loss can be expected during the HCG diet?

Most people lose an average of one pound a day. It depends on the body type and metabolism of each individual dieter. Most of the weight comes off during the first half of the program. It’s recommended that a dieter have at least fifteen pounds to lose before starting the diet. Sometimes a plateau is reached after the first week, but this does not mean that the fat loss has stopped. Inches will continue to come off as long as the dieter continues with the program.

Is exercise required with HCG Diet Drops?

Nope! In fact, exercise can be counterproductive. Only light exercise is okay. Doing too much of it, in addition to eating a low calorie diet, can cause the body to go into starvation mode. This will make it more difficult to stick with the diet and to stay committed to the drops.

How do HCG drops differ from injections?

The drops are homeopathic, and many people feel more comfortable with homeopathy than they do with drug injections. The drops are also easier to administer, since they require no needles. Reports and testimonials indicate that the drops are just as effective as the injections. Also, people are more likely to stick with drops every day than they are with injections.

Does the HCG diet require anything other than drops?

As mentioned above, it requires a diet of 500 calories a day. Additionally, B-12 supplements and a multi-vitamin should be taken for support. There are HCG-compatible meal plans and recipes available online. They tend to include lean meats, vegetables, certain fruits, and foods that are high in protein.

Does the weight stay off after the HCG diet program is completed?

Yes - by the time the program is completed, the body will have gotten used to a low calorie diet. However, without the drops, it isn’t safe to continue the low calorie diet, so the dieter should slowly increase the amount of food he or she eats every day.

Are there any harmful side effects to HCG Diet Drops?

No. Since they are homeopathic, they contain only safe ingredients. There are no harmful chemicals used in the making of these drops. As for the diet, it is based on the research of Dr. Simeons in the 1950’s. People have been completing this diet safely for more than 50 years.

Can’t weight loss occur with the low-calorie diet alone?

Of course a dieter can lose weight just by restricting calories. However, restricting them without any support can cause a lot of problems in the long run. The HCG drops help mobilize extra fat for energy. This cannot be achieved through calorie restriction alone. A low-calorie diet with no HCG supplements will result in weakened bones and muscles.

Will the drops interfere with prescription medications?

Homeopathic HCG drops do not. They are even safe to take with Depo-Provera and birth control pills. There aren’t any current known side effects of this homeopathic formula in regards to prescription medications. Those who are concerned should consult with their doctors just to be on the safe side.

Why should cosmetics be avoided when taking HCG Diet Drops?

Makeup, lotions, moisturizers, perfume, and any other product with oil should be avoided, since HCG is highly sensitive to oils and creams. Mineral makeup and oil-free foundations are fine, however. Oil-free lip moisturizers such as Carmex should be used on chapped lips.

Will these drops affect menstrual cycles?

No – the amount of HCG is minimal. Women can safely take homeopathic HCG diet drops without experiencing any changes in their menstrual cycles. However, it’s best for women to wait until AFTER their menstrual cycle is complete for the month to start on the low-calorie diet.

What about pregnancy?

Homeopathic HCG formulas don’t increase or decrease a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. Women who already are pregnant should not be on the HCG diet, since large quantities of HCG are produced naturally in pregnant women.