What is HCG? Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a natural occurring hormone found in the placenta shortly after conception in the first trimester of pregnancy. It is a protein hormone known as a peptide. It is found in the blood stream, HCG helps reset hypothalamus and sends trigger signals for the body to begin breaking down and using reserve body fats as a primary fuel source. Dr. Simeons findings showed that these signals occur when the body experiences a low calorie diet. HCG is also known to send out signals to conserve and maintain lean body mass, your muscles. HCG tricks your body into thinking it is consuming its needed daily allotment of calories. Replacing ingested calories with stored fat calories.

What is the HCG protocol diet? Taking HCG along with following Dr. Simeons Protocol diet has been shown to result in weight loss. Below is typical round while taking HCG. 1st Day: Start administering the HCG drops. For the first two days, you body will need to cycle the HCG through your system. During this time you will need to consume as many fatty calories by: eating fatty, sugar and carbohydrate rich foods. It recommended that you eat an additional 25-50% extra calories than normal. 2nd Day: Continue the same as you did on Day 1. 3rd Day: Your body has had two full days to cycle HCG through it. At this point you will be cutting your intake to 500 calories as described in Dr. Simeons Protocol, Pounds and Inches. You will continue this for remaining 18-38 days depending on the length of the diet you chose. At the end of taking your HCG drops, you must continue on the 500-calorie diet for 2-3 days so that the HCG can cycle out of your system. Weeks 1-3 after stopping use of HCG you will be increasing your caloric intake to 1500 calories. It is during this time that your body is recalibrating its own metabolism. It is essential to keep sugars and starches out of your diet. You can start adding in some complex carbohydrates. Weeks 4-6 you can continue to keep your caloric intake around 1500 calories buy you can start adding in small amounts of sugars and starches. After week 6, if you feel that your target weight has not been reached you can start from step one and reintroduce HCG to your system.

Do I need to inject HCG or can I take HCG orally? Homeopathic HCG (oral) has only been around a few years. The traditional method is to inject HCG straight into your body with painful needles. Most patients that have used both HCG for injection and homeopathic HCG have concluded that weight loss is equivalent. Most prefer HCG drops because of the ease of use, ease of traveling and the comfort of purchasing a product that is manufactured in the United States under compliance with the FDA. Another is an obvious reason, no needles. HCG drops tend to costs less so controlling hunger with larger dosages is also economical. HCG for injection can cost nearly triple than that of homeopathic drops.

Is HCG safe to use and does the FDA approve HCG for weight loss? As with taking any new medical product, we recommend that you consult your physician beforehand. We are not your doctor and do not know your history, the medications you are currently taking or your family history. Most people that have used HCG for weight loss have shown great results. While the FDA has not approved HCG for weight loss, studies have shown that following Dr. Simeons Protocol Diet while taking HCG, does work for weight loss.

Does HCG really work for weight loss and how much weight can I lose? When following Dr. Simeons Protocol Diet and taking the correct dosage of HCG drops. Results have shown that users lose substantial weight. Typically patients lose 0.5 lbs to 1.5 lbs per day. Your body will start to plateau the longer you take HCG. It is recommended that patients limit each round of the protocol to 40 days, taking a break for 3-6 weeks before starting up again. It is not unusual for people to lose as many as 40 pounds in 40 days!

How many bottles of HCG drops will I need for the diet? Typically dieters use one 1oz bottle every twenty days. A full round of the HCG protocol diet is forty days, for this you would need two 1oz bottles. Taking as many rounds until a target weight has been met. Keep in mind that it is recommend that you take a 3-6 week break between each full round of the HCG protocol.

What is the shelf life of your HCG drops and how do I store them? Our drops come to you sealed from the manufacturer. Bottles of hCG should be kept in a cool dark place. Once opened, your HCG drops will last around 6 months. We recommend keeping opened bottles in your refrigerator. Though our HCG drops are safe at room temperature, which makes them great for traveling with. Patients are encouraged bottles clean and free of contaminates to prolong the potency of their drops.

What is the correct dosage for the HCG drops and when should I take them? (3-4 drops) three times per day. Increasing dosage does not increase weight loss; increasing dosage does however help curb cravings and hunger. Start low and increase your dosage if needed. We recommend taking one dose in the morning, eating a meal late morning, taking your second dose around lunch, eating an early dinner and taking your final dose in the evening. Some patients split dosages into six doses while snacking on food throughout the day. Never use homeopathic HCG for injection!

What sort of foods will I be able to eat while on the HCG diet? While following Dr. Simeons Protocol and taking HCG, all fats, starches, complex carbohydrates and sugars need to be removed. Based on Dr. Simeons book, Pounds and Inches(you will receive a free e-book copy of this at time of purchase), food selection comes down to around twenty or so meats, veggies and fruits. Further studies have concluded that virtually any negative calorie fruit or vegetable would is considered ok to eat on this diet. Keep in mind that your daily intake will be around 500 calories. You will be surprised how many fruit and veggies you can eat when you cut out all the fats, starches, complex carbohydrates and sugars in your diet. You body will be burning reserve fats as a fuel source. Fats do not contain all the essential vitamins, minerals or proteins that your body needs to function. This is why it is important stick as close to the diet as possible so your body does not experience a deficiency.

What sort of personal products may I use while on the HCG diet? As with the foods allowed while taking HCG, some personal products that are applied to your body contain substances that will interfere with weight loss. During the Protocol, it is recommended to find products that are free from oils, fruits, starches or sugars. There are a few lines of makeup’s and cleansing products that work well with this diet. We recommend looking around your local health food store to find some natural alternatives while taking HCG.

Is it safe to take other medications and vitamins while on the HCG diet? In most cases yes, we encourage our patient to take daily multi vitamin containing Vitamin C, D and a B complex. Vitamin B12 has been shown to help aid HCG in weight loss, promoting a healthy immune system. If you are taking any supplements that contain oils, it is recommended to discontinue use until after you have finished your HCG protocol. If you are taking medications, please consult your physician or local pharmacy to see if your prescriptions counteract with HCG. Some medications are known to increase weight gain. Taking these while on HCG may interfere with your weight loss.

Will I still be able to take the HCG drops while I am menstruating? Dr. Simeons recommends that you stop using HCG during the heaviest days of your menstruation cycle. Cravings and hunger may become intolerable and some patients continue to take HCG throughout their cycle without any side effects. Keep in mind; weight loss may plateau during menstruation. This is natural and your body will resume burning calories after your cycle is over.

What is included with my purchase of HCG drops? Along with your HCG drops your order will include an oral syringe for proper dosing of your HCG drops, no needles required. Also included with your order is access to our private members website where you can download our eBook collection. Your access allows unlimited downloads of our Pounds and Inches - Dr. Simeons Protocol your guidebook to the HCG diet, meal planners, recipes and most importantly, instructions for using your HCG drops.

Will I need to purchase additional items before using the HCG drops? Nope. Aside from your food and a good daily multi-vitamin, everything you need to start this diet is included with your purchase. While waiting for your HCG drops to arrive, be sure to log into our private members area and download our eBook collection. Read up! Most questions about HCG and the HCG Protocol Diet can be answered with these guides.