Facts about HCG Weight Loss

Since its introduction in 1972, HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin) has been gaining a lot of controversies about the weight loss. Basically, HCG is a glycoprotein hormone which is produced in the pituitary gland of human beings and during the pregnancy which is made by developing embryo after conception and syncytiotrophoblast.

HCG Weight Loss

HCG Weight Loss

The HCG is extensively used as ovulation inducer in lieu of luteinizing hormone. The ovulation can be triggered by the human chorionic gonadotropin in presence of one or more mature ovarian follicles. After doctors inject this HCG hormone, the ovulation is occurred in between 38 to 40 hours of injection. But, its usage as a HCG weight loss technique was invented by Albert T. W. Simeons.  Basically in theory, this HCG hormone suppresses the hunger which triggers the use of fat in the body as a fuel unlike the Alli weight loss pills. Talking in more brief, the HCG disconnects the mobile fats of the body, burn and then discharge unwanted fats through the kidney. The HCG hormones are capable of opening the fat cell membranes such that all the fatty acids will be able to leave the fat cells.

According to the different websites which you can view online and different advertisements, you will be able to lose significant amount of weight by using the HCG weight loss technique. They claim if one uses this technique following proper protocol, there are many advantages and he/she will be able to lose the weight with the average of 1-2 lbs per day. However, there are several restrictions when using it. Like, you shouldn’t eat the diet more than 500 calories in a day. By restricting the diet less than, 500 calories a day, the glycogen and glucose will be reduced and only then, the HCG will be able to act in its full potential.

HCG Weight Loss

HCG Weight Loss

However, there are no scientific evidences for effectiveness of the HCG weight loss. In fact the controversies proceed through various theories. The Journal of American Medical Association and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have given warnings about HCG that, it is neither effective nor the safe method as a weight-loss technique. Also, more analysis found out that, the studies that were supporting the HCG weight loss were of the poor methodological quality. Also, the HCG weight loss products are not officially approved by FDA as the homeopathic drugs.

So, make sure to choose the right technique for your weight loss. If you really want to use HCG then, consult to a physician thoroughly or get review from the people who have tried this one. You can purchase this product is different pharmacies, clinics or health centers. They may be found as injections, drops or pills.