Is HCG Safe?

Does HCG work and is it safe?

HCG Drops. Are they safe?

Disclaimer:

I have worked with several HCG Clients and HCG Clinics.  I don’t use HCG and I don’t sell HCG.  I do sell a product line call It Works as in Independent Distributor that I have found works great with people on HCG. Mind you, this is my own personal experience.  Nothing concerning HCG is discussed or condoned by It Works.  I am not a medical professional.

Does hcg work?

The drops may actually help with hunger or may only help because of a placebo effect.  The jury is still out. See a great episode of Dr. Oz that discusses HCG.

I have watched from the sidelines as some people have fantastic results and  are able to keep it off.  I’ve also watched others fail miserably at it.

Know your body and be smart

I know there are certain conditions that should prohibit you from a fast weight loss and restrictive diet of any kind.  If you have conditions, speak with a knowledgeable MD, naturopathic doctor or homeopath prior to starting on the program.  I suggest a blood panal be taken as a baseline reading prior to starting the program.

(Because Ball Bladder problems run in my family, and because losing weight too quickly can trigger gall stone attacks, I won’t use HCG.)

A tale of caution:  Pay attention to your body – not just your weight loss. I know of two Alternative Health Care Professionals who damaged their thyroids using the shots under the care of medical professionals.  Both did full blood work-ups before and after, so they are absolutely sure it was the HCG diet that did it – whether it was the restrictive diet or the shots, they don’t know.  I have not heard of this happening with the drops.  Though hair loss, confusion, and dizzy spells are known side effects.

Know Your Source!

I do believe that there is a difference in the quality of the drops.  What is scary and what I feel everyone should know is that anyone can buy bottles and labeling and create their own formulas.  There are bottles being sold on the internet that contain ZERO HCG, not just traces.  It is extremely important to know the source of your HCG.

If taking HCG is a path you choose, find out what kind of support the person will provide in answering your questions and ask if they have testimonials from their own clients.

DO it the  Healthy way

One more thing.  The diet does not provide enough protein, vitamins or minerals for your body (for men or women).  These are not things stored in your fat cells.   If you choose to do this diet, it is extremely important to supplement your diet with food-based nutritional supplements.

The bottom line…

I believe using HCG can work.  90% of it is the diet.  Know your source.  Pay attention to your body.   It takes total discipline; so you need to be prepared to totally change your lifestyle not only during the diet, but during the maintenence.  In other words, if you go back to eating the why you did in the first place, you will probably be right back there again.

Lynda Colter-Bergh

It works, Independent Distributor

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