How Does HCG Cause Weight Loss?

Suppresses Appetite

HCG alone does not act as an appetite suppressant. Once the fat stores have been mobilized to the bloodstream, however, it gives the body a feeling of being satisfied and can prevent those hunger pains that accompany the restrictive dietary guidelines of the hCG diet. Some hCG dieters also take appetite suppressants in addition to the hCG injections.

Decreased Caloric Intake

Many experts argue that following the hCG diet plan causes significant weight loss because you decrease your daily calorie intake to 500 calories. The theory behind Dr. A.T.W. Simeons' diet is that hCG injections are a safe way for dieters to eat 500 calories per day because of the mobilization of fat that takes place. Others argue that there is no evidence of benefit of using hCG and that decreasing calorie consumption by so much is dangerous to your health.

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Article reviewed by demand12324 Last updated on: Apr 26, 2011

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