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Important Info

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.

The diet incorporates four phases and each phase is different in it’s content.

The four phases include injection, some diet change, major calorie
restrictions, normal diet with some food restrictions, and normal diet based

on organic foods.

The controversy surrounding the diet focuses on the use of HCG as a dietary
medication when it is not approved by the Federal Drug Authority in the

USA and the extremely low calorie intake which some consider is not enough

to maintain normal body functions.

People following the diet reportedly lose between 1 and 3 pounds of weight
each week and fat loss is reportedly more obvious in those places where fat

deposits are more commonly seen. Even though controversial, it has its

supporters who feel it offers a solution to those who have attempted other

ways to lose weight without success. Nutrition experts feel the weight loss is
most likely a result of the very low calorie intake rather than any benefit from

the injections.

Weight loss tends to be rapid and consistent when on the program, making
it a popular choice for those who are results driven. The very low calorie

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