Weight loss and healthy living are now part and parcel of our culture. New methods of weight loss are popping up every day and only a few of them have been tried and tested. One such treatment is the use of hCG to lose weight. Two types of hCG, a pharmaceutical grade form and a homeopathic form, are generally available on the market.
But which one is better and which one is recommended? Let us look at this more closely.
Pharmaceutical grade hCG
The pharmaceutical grade human chorionic gonadotropin can only be obtained with a physician's prescription. It is reassuring to know that rigorous testing of pharmaceutical grade hCG in clinical trials, to ensure its efficacy, would have been done to make it available as a drug in the pharmacy. As recommended by Dr ATW Simeons, it is available in particular concentrations. In order to lose weight, the hCG product must contain at least 125 IU of hCG, according to Dr Simeons (the founder of the hCG diet). Amounts less than this will have little to no effect.
Homeopathic hCG
A fair bit of controversy has stirred over the usage of homeopathic hCG. The product, which is available in drop form, has been broken down to show it contains water, vitamins, alcohol and just a trace of hCG, if any. One cannot be sure how much hCG they are receiving through these drops, given that there is a minimum requirement of hCG in order to lose weight effectively through the hCG diet protocol.
There are a number of forums on the Internet where discussions have been held regarding whether homeopathic hCG is in fact useful. While the general opinion seems to be that it does not help anyone lose weight, some people seem to have found the benefit. It is highly likely that the benefit they have received is more of a placebo effect on the weight loss is a result of their diet and exercise.
Purchasing advice
It is essential that you see a doctor to first ensure it is right for you, if you are keen to start the hCG diet. It is strongly recommended that you do not purchase 'hCG drops' on the Internet as they are likely to be homeopathic medication that may be completely useless. A physician prescribed pharmaceutical grade hCG assures you that you are receiving the right amount of hCG as recommended by Dr Simeons to be the effective dose to lose weight.
Conclusion
There are significant and important differences between pharmaceutical grade and homeopathic hCG. The available evidence shows that the homeopathic hCG is clearly inferior to pharmaceutical grade hCG.
But which one is better and which one is recommended? Let us look at this more closely.
Pharmaceutical grade hCG
The pharmaceutical grade human chorionic gonadotropin can only be obtained with a physician's prescription. It is reassuring to know that rigorous testing of pharmaceutical grade hCG in clinical trials, to ensure its efficacy, would have been done to make it available as a drug in the pharmacy. As recommended by Dr ATW Simeons, it is available in particular concentrations. In order to lose weight, the hCG product must contain at least 125 IU of hCG, according to Dr Simeons (the founder of the hCG diet). Amounts less than this will have little to no effect.
Homeopathic hCG
A fair bit of controversy has stirred over the usage of homeopathic hCG. The product, which is available in drop form, has been broken down to show it contains water, vitamins, alcohol and just a trace of hCG, if any. One cannot be sure how much hCG they are receiving through these drops, given that there is a minimum requirement of hCG in order to lose weight effectively through the hCG diet protocol.
There are a number of forums on the Internet where discussions have been held regarding whether homeopathic hCG is in fact useful. While the general opinion seems to be that it does not help anyone lose weight, some people seem to have found the benefit. It is highly likely that the benefit they have received is more of a placebo effect on the weight loss is a result of their diet and exercise.
Purchasing advice
It is essential that you see a doctor to first ensure it is right for you, if you are keen to start the hCG diet. It is strongly recommended that you do not purchase 'hCG drops' on the Internet as they are likely to be homeopathic medication that may be completely useless. A physician prescribed pharmaceutical grade hCG assures you that you are receiving the right amount of hCG as recommended by Dr Simeons to be the effective dose to lose weight.
Conclusion
There are significant and important differences between pharmaceutical grade and homeopathic hCG. The available evidence shows that the homeopathic hCG is clearly inferior to pharmaceutical grade hCG.
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