hCG for weight loss, though effective, carries a fair amount of risk. Know more on hCG drops side effects in men and women.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone naturally produced in the body of a pregnant woman. Although, it is primarily associated with pregnancy, it plays a role in both the sexes. During pregnancy, this hormone is found in the placenta of developing fetus. It is responsible for the nourishment of the fetus. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) signals the hypothalamus in the brain to use up the fat storage in the body. This contributes to increased nutrition to the baby. In 1950s, an English physician showed how the same function of hCG can be used for weight loss in human beings. hCG injections and drops were formulated to enable weight loss. However, eventually some side effects were noticed in people who ingested them.
hCG Drops for Weight Loss
They come in the form of sublingual drops. hCG is known to affect food intake by reducing hunger pangs. The various formulations of hCG drops for weight loss such as injections, drops, supplements rely on a very low-calorie diet for their effectiveness. This hCG diet is barely 500 calorie and provides little nutrition to the body. The diet and hCG jointly offer a 1 – 2 pound weight loss everyday. Needless to say, hCG is a big hit amongst weight watchers.
However, what people fail to take into account is that the extremely low calorie diet impedes their brain function. Besides, hCG also reduces the rate of ‘at rest metabolism’. The worst problem with hCG is, that although, in initial days the sudden weight loss comes from the fat, the body eventually starts burning muscle mass to suffice its nutrient requirement. Loss of precious muscle mass can be extremely detrimental to the body.
Side Effects
When the side effects of hCG drops were compared to those of injections, it was found that hCG drops have far little side effects than injections. Besides, the intensity and severity of side effects was also found to be lesser than that of injections. Besides, the worse form of side effects come from the low-calorie diet that accompanies hCG drops and injections, than actual hCG. The sluggish brain function makes you irritable and cranky all the time. Besides, you are more likely to eat whatever you can lay your hands upon, if your body is in dire need of calories.
Another drawback of hCG is that the pounds you lose through this method, quickly come back to you, once you are off the drops. The most severe form of side effects in women, comes in the form of hyperstimulation of ovaries. In this condition, there is abnormal pain in the pelvic region along with swelling of the hands and legs, stomach pain, weight gain, shortness of breath, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and/or abnormally less urination. This condition must be immediately brought to the notice of a physician. Given below are some of the common side effects of hCG diet for weight loss.
- Headaches.
- Depression.
- Mood swings.
- Anxiety.
- Sluggish mobility and weakness.
- Insomnia.
- Burning muscle instead of fat.
- Shutdown of metabolism.
- Cheating/binge eating and purging.
- Quick regaining of lost weight.
Some men may falsely assume that since hCG is derived from women, they are at risk of developing some feminine characteristics, such as breast development. However, this is not at all the case. Similarly, women are at no risk of getting male pattern hair loss. Hair loss is often the result of a low-calorie diet rather than hCG itself.
Another thing to remember is that possession, selling of hCG without prescription is an offense. You may face a jail sentence, if you are found in possession of illegal hCG. The hCG drops and injections sold on the Internet are illegal in most cases. Hence, beware while buying hCG stuff online.
Quick weight loss programs, which do not include exercises might not be helpful in all cases. Healthy weight loss can only be accomplished gradually, through diet and exercises. Sudden weight loss through hCG is one such unhealthy practice.
