HCG is the abbreviation for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced during pregnancy and used as a medication for fertility issues. Recently it has been promoted as a weight loss aid and is given in injections or orally as a supplement. HCG is usually combined with severe calorie restriction - possibly as low as just 500-800 calories per day. This diet and its safety is very controversial, as HCG has not been approved by the FDA for weight control.

The HCG diet is not covered by insurance and can be quite pricey. Some health problems have been reported and some people believe that the calorie reduction, along with appetite suppressants, are the main reason for any weight loss rather than the HCG itself. Homeopathic HCG for weight loss is now very popular as well, yet some believe these products contain either no HCG at all or only trace amounts.

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