The answer at this time appears to be we don’t actually know. EvolvMD is committed to protecting our patients and takes great pride in our services and their ability to provide great results. Currently the Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers to steer clear of over-the-counter weight-loss products that contain HCG, aka human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced during pregnancy.
HCG is a prescription medicine typically used to help with fertility problems. There have been no FDA approved trials showing HCG’s ability to work for weight loss. At this time we don’t know what effect HCG is having on the body when injected for weight loss.
Why does the HCG diet keeping popping up in the news? Perhaps it’s because the diet recommends severe calorie restriction — typically just 500 to 800 calories a day. The calorie restriction is enough for people to lose dramatic weight at least initially. Such drastic caloric restrictions can lead to long term health concern such as gallstones and in the short term can cause irregular heart rhythms from electrolyte imbalances.
Other side effects reported by HCG dieters include fatigue, irritability, restlessness, depression, fluid buildup (edema), and swelling of the breasts in men (gynecomastia). Another serious concern is the risk of blood clots forming and blocking blood vessels (thromboembolism).
EvolvMD is committed to our clients’ wellbeing. If your goal is to reduce fat, there are safer ways to do it. We encourage you to make an appointment to talk with your doctor to develop a plan that will lead to permanent weight loss. For those of you looking to help remove the last few stubborn inches we encourage you to call today for a personalized consultation on how Vanquish can PERMANENTLY & SAFELY destroy your fat with no downtime.
If you’d like to learn more about permanent fat loss, contact our experts at EvolvMD MedSpa & Body Contouring! Call (414.479.0113) or message ([email protected]) us … we’d love to hear from you!