Hcg 1234 drops

I am just wondering if these drops are safe my friend lost 35ibs In a month I was thinking about trying them I have a trip comming in June. Has anyone tried therm?

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  • jandsstevenson887
    jandsstevenson887 Posts: 296 Member
    35lbs in a month sounds like a terrifyingly unhealthy amount of weight. No way would I touch the Hcg diet.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,454 Member
    HCG is a verbotin topic on these boards.

    Thread closure is imminent in 3...2..
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    Nope. Nope. Nope.

    First, Dr. Oz recommends it, so you know it's bogus.

    Second, such rapid weight loss is dangerous.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/expert-answers/hcg-diet/faq-20058164
  • melonaulait
    melonaulait Posts: 769 Member
    Just eat to a caloric deficit every day until June and you'll have lost some pounds.
  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,284 MFP Moderator
    Hello,

    I'm writing to let you know that our Community Guidelines ( http://www.myfitnesspal.com/welcome/guidelines ) prohibit the creation of any forum posts, groups, or posts in groups that encourage the use of Very Low Calorie diets (including, but not limited to, VLCDs that use the HCG protocol).

    MyFitnessPal has always promoted a healthy, sustainable, and gradual path to weight loss. But HCG products are typically promoted in connection with a very low calorie diet, usually one that limits calories to 500 per day. Research has demonstrated that calorie intake at these levels can lead to increased risk of gallstones, hair loss, constipation, an irregular heartbeat, and many other dangerous side-effects.

    Moreover, numerous medical studies have shown that the results of HCG-use in combination with a very low calorie diet are indistinguishable from the results of the low calorie diet alone. In light of this research, the FDA has required the labeling and advertising of HCG products to state:

    “HCG has not been demonstrated to be effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity. There is no substantial evidence that it increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or “normal” distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets.”

    Our guidelines prohibit any use of Groups or the Public Forums to support the use of HCG.

    Regards,
    JustSomeEm
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