HCG Diet Negatives

HCG Diet Negatives.

The HCG Hormone which was first channelized by Dr A.T.W Simeon’s in the 1950’s as a weight loss hormone is a hormone that is naturally occurring in the Human body. The Hypothalamus in the brain controls the body’s metabolism. The HCG hormone triggers the hypothalamus causing it to activate the metabolism which starts burning the stored fat reserves in the body & converts it into useful energy.

The Pros & Cons of HCG Diet for Weight Loss.

The intake of the HCG hormone with a very low calorie diet shows a rapid weight loss if the Diet protocol is followed rigidly but this has its own side effects.

  • The 500 calorie diet  can cause the body to lose its stores of muscle & glycogen.
  • Rapid weight loss can lead to gall stones.
  • Dieters have been known to have side effects like mood swings, depression, fatigue & swelling in hands & feet.
  • Some women develop ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome causing stomach pains, diarrhea & vomiting.
  • Care must be taken to check that the product is FDA approved & is of the correct potency. All diet medication must be started after a proper consultation with a doctor.

The Pros of the HCG Diet.

  • The HCG Diet protocol requires a lifestyle change & is a very popular diet.
  • The HCG Hormone detoxifies the body making the dieter feel good.
  • The diet shows an immediate result by losing 1-3 lbs daily.

Though the calorie intake is just 500/day the HCG hormone suppresses appetite & cravings. The stored fats get converted into energy supplementing the calories. If the HCG Diet plan  is carried out under expert supervision & followed correctly over a period of time the weight loss is positive & has long term benefits.