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HCG Weight Loss: Does It Work and Is It Harmful?

Learning more about the HCG weight loss plan is a good idea when you want to lose weight and so far have not experienced the outcome you were hoping for. It can be difficult to lose weight, making it necessary to find a way to lose extra pounds that works for you. Ready to learn more about this weight loss plan?

About the HCG weight loss plan

Wondering if the HCG weight loss diet plan is a good choice for you? HCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone that is present in a woman’s body during the early stages of pregnancy. This diet plan requires you to undergo a number of injections of this hormone, along with an eating plan that requires you to only eat so many calories. The HCG helps ensure that your body is able to produce the right amount of progesterone and estrogen, as any drops in these hormones tend to increase your appetite.

A reduction in caloric intake is necessary to help get your body’s metabolism going again, as this relates to your body’s ability to burn calories. When it comes to how many calories you should have every day while undergoing this weight loss plan, everyone is different, so you need to make an appointment with your primary care physician in order to find out how many calories it is necessary for you to have every day in order to maintain a healthy weight.

Does it work?

One of the most asked questions people have about any diet plan is whether it works. When it comes to the HCG weight loss plan, it can help people lose extra pounds if the plan is adhered to. It works by helping reset the body’s metabolism, which can slow down due to bad eating habits. It also helps minimize any feelings of hunger while on the plan, mainly because it is a diet that is low in fat and overall calorie consumption.

The diet plan is divided into three different stages. The first stage is the loading stage, the second is the weight loss stage and last is the maintenance stage. The entire plan takes about three months to complete.

Is it harmful?

People have been using this weight loss plan since 1954. Because everyone is different, it is important for anyone who is interested in using this weight loss diet plan to understand the potential side effects. According to the Mayo Clinic, side effects may include fatigue, irritability, restlessness, depression, fluid buildup and blood clots.

Would you like to make an appointment for more information?

Interested in finding out more about the HCG weight loss plan diet? If you are, all you need to do is contact us so we can get you scheduled in for an informational appointment. This consultation is where you will receive all the details about this weight loss diet plan, as well as ask any questions you need to make a good decision.

Request an appointment here: https://eldridgeclinic.com or call Eldridge Urgent Care & Family Medicine at (281) 946-1351 for an appointment in our Houston office.

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