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What Does Hcg Do ?

Human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG, is a hormone produced during pregnancy. Once fertilization of the egg takes place, HCG is released by the developing placenta into the blood. HCG helps maintain the pregnancy, and the development of the fetus. Usually, HCG levels peak during the first 8 to 11 weeks of pregnancy, and then slowly subsides to stabilize till the deliveryMore...

 

Is Hcg Protocol Safe ?

HCG protocol is a controversial method of losing weight as it is not approved by the US FDA. This, however, does not mean that it is an unsafe method. HCG diet injections are not approved as the FDA has to stake too much if they approve it. The scientific researches support it as a perfect means to loss weight.More...

 

Side Effects Of And Hcg Weight Loss

Firstly, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, as a remedy for weight loss. Hence, this comes under the alternative therapy for weight loss. That said, the effects of hCG on hormones is widely known and hence, it is considered an effective remedial method for weight loss.More...