Human Chorionic Gonadotropin or HCG is secreted during pregnancy
HCG is a natural hormone that gets secreted in pregnant women. It stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and is sometimes linked to weight loss. While there is no concrete proof that says it aids in weight loss, people have experienced a difference once they started using HCG. The doctors say it could because of the fact they while they on this diet that cannot the consumption of food beyond 500-550 calories a day. When the consumption of food goes down, there will definitely be a reduction in body weight. But if some of the claims are to be believed, HCG can induce weight loss by burring away the fat stored in our body and suppressing the craving for food. Some say, HCG can work on the metabolic activities of the body and cause the body to absorb to less fat from the food we consume. No one has been able to prove these claims using sciences or a valid method of research. Therefore, it is advisable not to link HCG with weight loss directly.
HCG is a form of glycoprotein and can be taken in two forms: HCG drops or HCG injection. Whatever the mode of consumption, never take it as long as a trusted doctor suggests you to do so. During pregnancy, this hormone will act with certain other elements in the body to produce progesterone. This is an important development as it is the production of progesterone that will make the uterus strong enough to support the growing fetus. As the best and the most abundant source of HCG, pregnant women can find ample amounts of HCG in their urine. HCG can be extracted from the urine of pregnant women and used in the treatment of fertility issues .