Chloe Adisson answers:

Have not heard of this one yet, but I do know HCG is the hormone that is secreted when a woman is pregnant. HCG is what a pregnancy test detects. Also, increasing levels during pregnancy is what causes morning sickness . So I would only conclude that you would feel sick to the stomach, be hyper sensitive to smells and crave pickles. LOL

Chloe Adisson answers:

I had the same concern regarding hcg diet side effects like you a few days ago. So I made a call to ask for support (FYI I bought my drops prohcgdiet.com) and got the answer within minutes:

The side effects of HCG use are uncommon. The HCG side effects one will have to keep an eye out for include the onset of headaches, irritability, restlessness, slight water retention, tenderness of breast tissue, swelling of the injection sight, and depression. There are some rare, severe side effects as well which include the development of ovarian hyperstimulation in females. The latter condition requires immediate medical treatment and is accompanied by the following symptoms: tremendous pain in the region of the pelvis, the swelling of feet, legs, and hands, abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, a diminishing of urination, and weight gain. If a user of HCG products notes any side effects it is recommended that he or she cease using the products immediately and that he or she seek out the assistance of a physician.

Chloe Adisson answers:

A 500 calorie per day diet is considered anorexic. Mix it with a hormone from pregnant women’s urine and you get a miracle diet!
All over the counter hcg products were announced as illegal and fraudulent by the FDA on January 24, 2011. Testing concluded that all over the counter oral and injection products on the market have little to no real hcg in them but most a similar synthetic hormone. I was in GNC several months ago. They carry three brands of hcg drops and not one of them has any hcg in them. The salesman in fact agreed when I mentioned it. They contain “similar hormones” or amino acids. Sort of like I’m going to sell you this Toyota Prius but it is really a Ford Focus but we’re going to put a price tag on it that says it is a Toyota Prius. Excuse me?
Anyone that lost weight especially with the drops did it because they ate fewer calories than they burned. The hcg acted as the placebo to help them lose the weight.
Next year will mark 60 years since this fraudulent science was started.
The only approved use for hcg is to increase fertility in both men and women.
The doctors exploiting this benign hormone with the ability to prescribe injections can’t even agree on how it works. Some say it releases stored fat calories into the system. Others say it acts as an appetite suppressant. Neither explanation justifies the weight loss in the individuals taking the oral drops with NO hcg in them that still lost weight.
By the way, the expensive “clinical injections” are not covered by insurance since it is not FDA approved. What doctor wouldn’t want to get an “all cash” practice going?
Check out these clips before going further. Just aired a few months ago.

Http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/weight-loss-controversy-hcg-diet-pt-1

The bottom line here is the exploitation of the law allowing a MD to prescribe an approved drug for a use other than what it is approved for. The FDA will step in someday.

So the question is are you willing to risk your health based on testimonials, not research, and statements from doctors profiting in this all cash business?

Chloe Adisson answers:

I’ve done the HCG diet and lost 20 pounds in 23 days. I don’t personally know much about it but the company I buy it from is very knowledgeable and they respond quickly to any questions. Just go onto their website http://www.skinnybunz.com/ and go to their contact us page and send them any questions you have.

Chloe Adisson answers:

I have been on the hcg diet for 5 weeks now and have lost almost 20lbs. There are no negative side effects after the first week (being hungry and headaches). It’s the BEST hunger suppressor I’ve ever tried. I’m hardly ever hungry. If you’re really serious about losing weight, I’d say look in to it. It’s working for me and several people I know that are doing it too. Don’t listen to people that have never tried it. How would they know what the side effects are?