The body naturally produces a hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). Medically speaking, it has many functions for treating various conditions.
During a woman’s pregnancy, this hormone doubles every two days. The hormones purpose is to mobilize fat for the use of energy for the mother and her fetus. So when the body needs immediate energy, this automatic reaction occurs, allowing the body to function.
All women experience very high levels of HCG during their nine months of pregnancy with no adverse effects. When using the small amount that is used during the HCG diet, there is absolutely no side effects.
When using HCG for weight loss, only small amounts are used to capitalize on this same theory. By using HCG and a low calorie diet, it triggers the body to use up the stored fat that is in the body. HCG works to mobilize fat for utilization by the body only when there is a significant decrease in calories and fat. You must create a starvation state for HCG to work for weight loss.
Weight loss is possible by simply using a very low calorie diet. However, the body does store fat during times of deprivation, so you will likely be losing muscle and bone before fat. This causes a decrease in bone density and muscle mass because the cellular metabolism is slowed. It will also cause you to re-gain weight faster.
Extra fat is mobilized for energy by using the HCG, while the rest is eliminated. This low calorie diet is vital in not allowing the emptied fat cells to refill. So you are getting rid of the excess fat and not affecting your bone and muscle.
HCG has been said to reprogram the body to use stored fat for energy when calorie intake is reduced for a period of time. This allows you to maintain your new weight and not regain the pounds that you have lost. HCG has been said to be “The Weight Loss Cure”.