HCG is a hormone naturally produced in the body. It has many functions and is used medically to treat a variety of conditions. It is the pregnancy hormone but, during pregnancy, the levels double every two days. This hormone allows the body to mobilize fat and use it as energy for both the mother and fetus. This acts as a "fail-safe" mechanism when energy is needed immediately. For weight loss, we use only a very small amount of HCG to capitalize on this same mechanism. Using HCG in this way does not mimic pregnancy; in fact, it can be safely used by both men and women.
HCG is extremely safe. All women experience very high levels during the nine months of pregnancy with no adverse side effects. The small amount we use for weight loss has absolutely NO side effects.
Because HCG mobilizes fat and makes it available for the body as an energy source, it naturally reduces appetite. So, even though you are taking in fewer calories, your body can access the energy you have stored in fat cells. After about two days, many patients notice a significant decrease in their appetite. Overall, most people have plenty of energy and feel good while on the HCG program.
HCG does not interfere with ANY medications, including birth control pills or Depo-Provera, so there are NO side effects.
HCG is also being called the "Weight Loss Cure" because after taking it for weight loss, is reprograms your body to use stored fat for energy when calories are reduced for a period of time. Or, put another way, it helps you maintain your weight and not regain the pounds you've lost.
Many times, what we see is a large amount of weight loss in the first month, then a plateau or leveling off. This does not mean that your weight loss has stopped. Typically, inches are being lost continuously while on the program and, after a short period of time, patients will experience another large drop on the scale. Weight loss is thus achieved in this "stair-step" fashion.
