HCG Frequently Asked Questions
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What is HCG and
how does it work? |
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| 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 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.
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Is HCG safe? |
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| HCG is extremely
safe. All women experience very high levels during the
nine months of every pregnancy with no adverse effects.
The small amount we use for weight loss has absolutely
NO side effects. |
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Should I be concerned
about purchasing and injecting hCG manufactured
in China or India? |
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| Some people are
purchasing HCG from internet pharmacies illegally with
out a prescription. The hCG they are purchasing through
these pharmacies is usually coming from China and or
India. Though the hCG from China and or India is very
cheap this hCG could at best be inferior and at worst
contaminated. The hCG they are injecting might be working
but at what cost to their health. Note the following
warning more... |
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If HCG works so
well for weight loss, why don't pregnant women
lose weight? |
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| HCG works to mobilize
fat for utilization by the body only when there is a
significant decrease in calories and fat.. For weight
loss, we use a very low calorie diet to trigger HCG
to help rid the body of fat. |
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Will my metabolism
slow down if I'm on a very low calorie diet? |
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| Yes, normally when
we cut back our calories and fat, our bodies store fat
and our metabolisms slow down. This happens because
fat is really a life-saving source of stored energy.
When a very low calorie diet is used in conjunction
with the HCG, the hormone signals the body to use stored
fat for energy, and eliminates excess fat reserves.
It's a natural process, so no ill effects on your metabolism
will result. |
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Wouldn't I lose
the same amount of weight eating a very low calorie
diet without HCG? |
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| You can lose weight
by simply eating fewer calories and fat, but because
the body stores fat during times of deprivation, you
will most likely lose muscle and bone before fat. This
causes cellular metabolism to slow down, so in the long
run, it would make gaining weight easier, as well as
decrease bone density and muscle mass. By using HCG
with the low calorie diet, extra fat is mobilized for
energy and the rest is eliminated; the low calorie diet
is vital in preventing immediate refilling of emptied
fat cells. You benefit by preferentially getting rid
of excess fat without affecting your bone and muscle. |
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The HCG diet is
very low calorie, will I get hungry? |
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| Because HCG mobilizes
fat and makes it available to 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
2 days, many patients notice a significant decrease
in their appetite. Overall, most people have plenty
of energy and feel good while on the program. |
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Will HCG interfere
with any medications I am currently taking? What
about birth control pills or Depo-Provera injections? |
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| HCG does not interact
with ANY medications, including birth control pills
or Depo-Provera, so there are NO side effects. |
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Why are some people
calling HCG the "Weight Loss Cure"? |
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| HCG is also being
called the "Weight Loss Cure" because after taking it
for weight loss, it 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. |
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How much weight
can I expect to lose on the program? |
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| On average, our
patients lose around 20 lbs. per month. Often, people
lose 10 to 14 lbs in the first week. |
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Does the weight
loss slow down after the first month? |
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| 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 period of time, patients will experience another
large drop on the scale. Weight loss is thus achieved
in this stair-step fashion. |
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If I live out side
the Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue area such as in
Eastern Washington, Richland, Spokane, Pasco or
Vancouver, WA, can I still order the HCG SlimAgain
program? |
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| Yes |
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What works better
the oral (sublingual hCG) or the injectable? |
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| Our patients report
very little or any difference. Because of the amount
of sublingual that is taken it does cost a little more
than the injectable hCG. |
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Which is better
the once a week hCG injections you get at the
clinic or the self administrated ones done at
home? |
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| Both work equally
well. It’s just a matter of choice and or convenience |
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Disclaimer:
these weight reduction treatments include
oral HCG or an injection of HCG, a drug
which has not been approved by the food
and drug administration as safe and effective
in the treatment of obesity or weight
control. There is no substantial evidence
that HCG 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-restrictive diets.
*As with any weight loss program, there are no guarantees for individual weight loss. Information provided herein is based on historical research, studies, and results from the many thousands of former HCG (human chorionic gonaditropin) weight loss clients. Individual success is dependent upon a variety of factors.
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