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hCG for Dummies

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By Rockwell Fitness


What is hCG

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone typically produced during pregnancy.


Functions of hCG

  • To maintain progesterone production
  • Possibly affects the pregnancy's immune tolerance.
  • Can possibly contribute to morning sickness
  • Can induce ovulation in the ovaries
  • Can induce prduction of testosterone in the testes

hCG Testing Methods

  • Can be tested through sample of urine
  • Can be tested through a sample of blood


Using hCG for Weight Loss

One theory is that hCG, in low doses, can help lose body fat but not lean muscle. This theory was created by the British endocrinologist Dr. A.T.W. Simeons who used low dosages of hCG to aid in the dieting of pregnant women and overweight men.

The Journal of the American Medical Associationand the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition openly objected to this theory and state that it is very dangerous.


hCG and Steroids

hCG is used to maintain and stimulate the production of testosterone during and after a cycle of Anabolic Steroids. The steroids cause the body to shut down its natural production of testosterone. A side effect of this shutdown, is the shrinkage of the testes. hCG is used to enlarge the testes.

Possible Side Effects

 

headache; feeling restless or irritable; mild swelling or water weight gain; depression; breast tenderness or swelling; or pain, swelling, or irritation where the injection is given.


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cindyvine  says:
7 months ago

fascinating, not sure I fancy taking some if it makes you retain water!

Loren  says:
4 months ago

A couple of my family members have gone through an HCG Weight Loss Program in the last year and a half. Both of them have lost significant weight. They have completed two rounds of the HCG portion and are still losing weight. Their lives have been changed. They have kept off all the weight they have lost.

To keep your body in good condition you should also cleanse it of toxins and make sure your thyroid and adrenals are working properly. This should be done regardless of doing the HCG Diet.

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