The hCG hormone has been used to help you lose weight, but this weight loss effect is only achieved when this hormone is used in conjunction with very low calorie diets.
HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy and is essential for the proper development of the baby. In addition, this hormone can also be used to treat fertility problems and changes in the ovaries or testicles.
How the diet works
The hCG diet lasts about 25 to 40 days and is made using the hormone through injections or drops that must be placed under the tongue. In addition to the use of hCG, you should also eat a diet in which the maximum consumption is 500 kcal per day, the main factor responsible for weight loss. See an example of a 800 kcal menu that can also be used in the diet.
It is important to remember that before starting the diet it is necessary to have blood tests and medical evaluation to detect problems that prevent the use of the hormone, such as polycystic ovaries and hemorrhages.
Side effects of using hCG
The use of hCG in weight loss diets can cause side effects such as:
- Thrombosis; Pulmonary embolism; Stroke; Heart attack; Nausea and vomiting; Headache; Tiredness and fatigue.
In the presence of these symptoms, the use of hCG should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted to reevaluate the treatment.
Contraindications for hCG
The use of hCG is contraindicated in cases of menopause, polycystic ovaries, gynecological hemorrhages and tumors in the pituitary or hypothalamus. For this reason, it is very important to go to the doctor and do tests to assess health conditions and be authorized to start the hCG diet.
