HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin): Weight loss alternative and Side Effects

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a naturally producing hormone in the body of women when they become pregnant. As revealed by a physician from UK in early 1950’s, the HCG hormone is either injected or given as oral supplements, also known as HCG diet, which helps people lose weight quickly.

As a part of HCG diet when HCG hormone is taken either through injection or as oral supplement, it works as an appetite suppressant and as a result individuals on HCG hormone supplement can maintain a low card diet of as low as 500 calories a day without experiencing hunger. In simple language, they can eat very less food and still not feel hungry.

HCG side effects

Of late, there has been a lot of attention towards HCG side effects. Here’s what we found as most common side effects after researching into this topic further.

• Frequent headaches
• Feeling of discomfort or uneasiness
• Depression
• Swelling of feet and hands
• Abdominal pain and swelling
• Nausea after eating (common in pregnant women)