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•Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a glycoprotein hormone produced by the placenta in pregnancy that stimulates production of progesterone allowing the uterus to sustain a growing fetus.

•It is extracted from the urine in pregnant women, tested in a lab for potency and an assay is performed.

•Hormone that indicates pregnancy (positive when pregnant).

•The HCG hormone protects and nourishes the fetus by delivering caloric nutrition to the placenta by obtaining nutrition from the mother.

Medical Uses of HCG

Men

•HCG is used for the medical treatment of hypogonadism (very low testosterone) by stimulating the testes to produce more testosterone naturally. It naturally raises testosterone levels in men.

Women

•HCG therapy is used to treat infertility in high doses by stimulating ovulation and allows for the final maturation of eggs.

•During pregnancy if the mother does not eat enough to nourish the fetus, the HCG will help provide adequate nourishment by obtaining calories from the mother’s fat reserves and feed the baby via the placenta.

Mechanism of HCG for Weight Loss

Men

•Elevated testosterone levels may result in an increase in metabolism

•The HCG hormone stimulates the hypothalamus in the brain to release abnormal fat reserves when on low calorie diet (below 800 calories)

•Spares lean muscle tissue

•The body may continue to burn more calories after the HCG therapy has been completed.

•Men achieve more weight loss than women due to their physiologic higher metabolic rate

Women

•Elevated hormone levels on small scale resulting in an increased metabolism

•The HCG hormone stimulates the hypothalamus in the brain to release abnormal fat reserves when on low calorie diet (below 800 calories)

•Spares lean muscle tissue

Average Weight Loss Results for Women in 6 Weeks

•Women who carefully follow the HCG Diet Protocol may lose about 25-35 pounds in 40 days. Equivalent to ½- ¾ of a pound per day.

Contributing Factors:

* Women of child bearing age tend to lose more weight due to higher metabolic and hormone levels than menopausal women. Average loss may range from 30-35 pounds.

* Surgical hysterectomy and menopausal patients may lose an average of 25 pounds.

Average Weight Loss Results for Men in 6 Weeks

•Men who carefully follow the HCG Diet Protocol may lose an average of 35-45 pounds in 40 days.

•About 1 pound per day

Contributing Factors:

•Men in general have a higher metabolic rate than women and more lean muscle.

•A small increase in testosterone production may help raise the metabolic rate

•Metabolic Action

HCG is believed to cause the hypothalamus gland in the brain which regulates the thyroid, metabolic rate, adrenal glands and storage of fat, to release and mobilize stored nutrients within the fat cells by shrinking and draining the fat cell’s contents.

•The liquefied nutrients are then released into the bloodstream for the body to utilize as a source of natural energy.

•It is believed that up to 2,000 calories may be delivered in a single day, thus decreasing hunger, increasing energy and metabolism.

Most Commonly Asked Question

Would I lose the same amount of weight without taking HCG?

Answer - Most likely, Yes

However, restricting calories without the use of HCG may do the following:

•Loss of precious lean muscle

•Decreased metabolism from muscle loss

•Increased hunger

•Increased irritability

•Increased fatigue and lack of energy