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Chapter 9:
Using Hormones and Supplements
Synopsis
The HCG diet is a controversial approach to weight loss. The hormone HCG
(Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, after which the diet is named) is injected
or ingested at a very low dose, combined with at times a very low calorie
intake. People who have battled to lose weight for many years have reported
this diet successful for them. It was designed in the 1950s and has been
modified and re-released.
Diet supplements are found a dime a dozen nowadays. Basically, these
supplements are enhancements for our regular diet; they aim to provide us
with what our normal food does not provide. As such, they are claimed to be
packed with nutritional goodness which takes care of our overall health.
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