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What is hCG?
hCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a hormone naturally produced by the placenta in pregnant women that almost
completely controls the metabolic function through the hypothalamus throughout the pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, the hCG used
in the hCG diet protocols is a variation of the hCG form used for fertility treatments and in a much smaller dose.
How much weight will I lose with the hCG diet?
Most hCG dieters report a loss of 1 to 2 pounds a day. At the very least .5 pound a day, and at the most, 3+ pounds a day, has been
reported. One pound is generally lost in the first day. Factors that guarantee faster weight loss include increasing vegetable intake and
mixing salad with each meal. Fiber intake is extremely important, as is water intake.
What preparations are required for hCG injections?
Prior to treatment, you will be required to attend a class, where you will undergo a health assessment and learn more about the hCG
Weight Loss Solution at HealthCARE Express.
Is it healthy to lose 1 to 2 pounds a day with hCG shots?
hCG weight loss studies have shown that weight lost following the Simeons protocol comes directly from adipose fat tissue rather than
lean muscle. In doing so, the weight lost comes directly from unhealthy fat and does not strip the body of much needed muscle, vitamins,
or minerals essential to maintain good health, while at the same time, releasing excessive amounts of fat-stored nutrients into the blood
stream to be absorbed by the body.
Why the 800 low calorie diet?
hCG diet shots cause your hypothalamus to mobilize the fat out of the fat storage locations so that it’s available for use. While you are
only consuming 800 calories, your hypothalamus is continually releasing the fat stored in your body. Because of this, your body is
actually operating on thousands of calories a day. The result is your body using thousands of calories of fat from your body each day –
this is the reason hCG dieters in general lose 1 to 2 pounds of fat or more, per day.
Who is a right candidate for hCG injections?
The majority of men and women can use hCG injections for weight loss. HealthCARE Express will NOT permit hCG weight loss
injections for women who are pregnant or nursing, people with a history of cancer, people who do not have excess abdominal fat, or for
people who are not overweight with excess abdominal fat.
Will I gain the weight back after the hCG diet?
After the hCG diet, not only will you have lost physical weight, former hCG Dieters also report a change for the better in appetite and a
natural course of modified eating behavior. They also report this as being an ideal situation for easily transitioning into a healthy
relationship with food. With all of these changes and experiences, the hCG Diet is the perfect opportunity to adopt that healthy lifestyle to
maintain your weight. Most post-hcg dieters find a minimum amount of daily activity is sufficient to maintaining their hCG weight loss
goal. A minimum amount of exercise is recommended not only for weight maintenance, but also for the added health benefits.
Is hCG safe for men?
The hCG used for the hCG weight loss protocol is already found in men. In fact, it is present in every human tissue, including males and
in both pregnant and non-pregnant women.
How painful are hCG injections for weight loss?
The hCG injections for weight loss are administered using a very fine needle and are relatively painless.
How much does hCG treatment cost?
The hCG Weight Loss Solution program at HealthCARE Express costs $500 for the 26 day program. This includes your first class,
weekly consultations and weigh-ins, and labs for thyroid, electrolytes, and liver function, and an on-line support group. Additionally, you
will have to purchase your prescription for hCG at the pharmacy. The hCG Weight Loss Solution is not covered by insurance and must be
paid upfront at time of service.
Is hCG Legal and FDA Approved for Weight Loss?
While hCG is legal, the FDA does has not approved hCG specifically for use as a weight loss treatment. The FDA's role is to set-up tests
and recommend safety parameters of drug related products on the market. As an agency it is not in the medical business, but rather is a
food and drug product governing body. Generally speaking, as long as a drug is safe to use, it is up to the discretion of the medical doctor
to prescribe it for various conditions they are medically "trained to understand and know the application for". The doses of hCG used for
weight loss are minuscule compared to doses used for other medical conditions that it is approved for. hCG has been used "off label"
(meaning not strictly in accordance with the use for which it was approved) in the U.S. for weight loss since the 1970s when it was
introduced from Europe, where it was, and still is, in wider use today than it is in the USA.
FDA Indications & Usage Disclaimer: HCG has not been demonstrated to be effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity. There is no substantial evidence that
it increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or "normal" distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and
discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets.