Proponents of the diet say that the calorie restrictions and hormone therapy produce rapid weight loss.
He said that it would especially help eliminate fat around the stomach, hips, and thighs.
Today, the diet has a number of supporters.
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They champion following a very low-calorie diet accompanied by hCG hormone supplements.
The FDA has not approved hCG products for weight loss.
It is illegal for hCG products to be labeled as"homeopathicfor weight loss.
Loading phrase:During the first phase, the user should eat high-calorie,high-fatfoods for two days.
This phase lasts for three weeks.
People who eat an extremely low-calorie diet and take hCG are at risk of numerous health issues.
FDA-approved hCG is only available as an injection and must be prescribed by a healthcare provider.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Avoid dangerous hCG diet products.
Harvard Health.By the way, doctor: what do you know about the hCG diet?
Optimal Health and Wellness.Should you consider the hCG weight loss?
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Questions and answers on hCG products for weight loss.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Do You Know How Many Calories You Need?
2014;11(1):7.
Published 2014 Feb 27. doi:10.1186/1550-2783-11-7
