Homeopathic HCG Diet Drops

msunique133

Who has tried this... One of my friends bought the drops online and she said that it has acutally been working for her she has lost 17 lbs in two weeks. In some cities they acutally have a place to visit to buy them for a little bit more than what you can get online. She eats only 500 cal a day with cucumber being a big portion of lunch and dinner. Something smalll like a fruit for breakfast and small portion of meat. Lots of water no soda diet or regular. And absolutely no starches.. The drops are to make you in some way not feel hungry.

divajj107

I might be in the minority but I really don't think 500 calories a day is healthy at all. The best way to lose and keep it off is to do it slow and steady and learning to eat everything in moderation... please be careful if you try this, it sounds dangerous.

SecretlyBatwoman

Homeopathic = contains nothing significant. They dilute an herb or whatever the "active" ingredient is (in this case HGC hormone, which has never been proven to diminish hunger in the first place) to the point that there's only trace amounts of it left in the final preparation, if any at all. You're left with overpriced sugar water.

The reason she's losing weight is because she's eating 500 calories. The reason she's not hungry is because she thinks the drops are making her not hungry.

brityn

Homeopathic = contains nothing significant. They dilute an herb or whatever the "active" ingredient is (in this case HGC hormone, which has never been proven to diminish hunger in the first place) to the point that there's only trace amounts of it left in the final preparation, if any at all. You're left with overpriced sugar water.

The reason she's losing weight is because she's eating 500 calories. The reason she's not hungry is because she thinks the drops are making her not hungry.

exacty!

BarbieHier

I tried this last year... I REALLY struggled, was HUNGRY all the time and only lost 18 pounds in 6 weeks. I say only, because it was torture and I felt like I should have lost 50 for that much deprivation. Plus I put it all back on and lots more.

I have since lost 48.5 pounds since February, following the "Just 10" book and plan. SO much easier and not torture. In fact I finally dealt with the food addiction that has kept me in a yo-yo cycle all of my adult life. Dealing with the food issues is KEY to weight loss and maintenance. the drops are a waste of time...sorry, just sharing my honest opinion and experience.

If I had started the "Just 10" book a year ago instead of the HCG drops, I'd already be at my goal weight.

Don't waste your time. )

LoveMy3Boys

This diet freaks me out... seems its a fast track to an eating disorder. My that's just me.

JennyJH

Homeopathic = contains nothing significant. They dilute an herb or whatever the "active" ingredient is (in this case HGC hormone, which has never been proven to diminish hunger in the first place) to the point that there's only trace amounts of it left in the final preparation, if any at all. You're left with overpriced sugar water.

The reason she's losing weight is because she's eating 500 calories. The reason she's not hungry is because she thinks the drops are making her not hungry.

Totally - in anything over 12C there isn't even a trace as it passes the Avogadro limit.

The placebo effect can be powerful though and I wouldn't normally be concerned about homeopathy for weightloss - apart from the 500 calories a day!!

kathrynkatana

I had a big speech set out about homeopathic, but glad to see I was beat to the punch. :flowerforyou:

cathynicolette

I have a good friend who has done this for a while and it worked for him, he loved it and looks amazing. I looked into it and it didn't seem right for me

SecretlyBatwoman

Homeopathic medicine is my big pet peeve. Water has a memory of a drop of whatever you claim will cure my ailments but not all the road runoff, feces, and other such toxins it once came in contact with? You've gotta be kidding me.

msunique133

I was definitely not going to try it because I really don't think it would fit me . It seems like starving yourself to me. I just thought maybe as a few said it worked for them but I suppose it would with anybody only eating 500 hundred calories you start to loose and then you stop because you are basically starving yourself. Thank you everybody for your thoughts on the product. I just did not see the special thing in the drops either. I guess whatever is the best plan for some. Good Luck on all your journeys!!!

rainybeautiful2011

Yes I have tried this and it does work. I only did it for 21 days and lost almost 20 pounds. However, it is very stirct on calorie intake of 500 calories a day and what you eat. It really does work if you have the will power and don't stray from what you should eat. I plan to go back on it in August.

myri54

I am on the e-hcg homeopathic hcg diet, and is working great for me. i never feel hungry.

GasMasterFlash

Crazy. Supporters of HCG are typically folks making their first post here after months of membership. Why is that? Some kind of conspiracy? OP, are you getting private messages from folks hoping to sell this crap to you?

SofaKingRad

Sounds legit. Where do we find out more?

PixelTreason

Homeopathic = contains nothing significant. They dilute an herb or whatever the "active" ingredient is (in this case HGC hormone, which has never been proven to diminish hunger in the first place) to the point that there's only trace amounts of it left in the final preparation, if any at all. You're left with overpriced sugar water.

The reason she's losing weight is because she's eating 500 calories. The reason she's not hungry is because she thinks the drops are making her not hungry.

exacty!

Ditto.

ninerbuff

Who has tried this... One of my friends bought the drops online and she said that it has acutally been working for her she has lost 17 lbs in two weeks. In some cities they acutally have a place to visit to buy them for a little bit more than what you can get online. She eats only 500 cal a day with cucumber being a big portion of lunch and dinner. Something smalll like a fruit for breakfast and small portion of meat. Lots of water no soda diet or regular. And absolutely no starches.. The drops are to make you in some way not feel hungry.

It's BS. Real HCG is a HORMONE and like all REAL HORMONES have to be prescribed by a doctor. Your friends are making a marketer richer.

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taso42

You don't need special drops to eat like an anorexic patient.

noteve

Homeopathic medicine is my big pet peeve. Water has a memory of a drop of whatever you claim will cure my ailments but not all the road runoff, feces, and other such toxins it once came in contact with? You've gotta be kidding me.

Thanks for not being an idiot.

SofaKingRad

Homeopathic medicine is my big pet peeve. Water has a memory of a drop of whatever you claim will cure my ailments but not all the road runoff, feces, and other such toxins it once came in contact with? You've gotta be kidding me.

Thanks for not being an idiot.

NAME CALLING IS NOT ALLOWED! :grumble:

BaconMD

You don't need special drops to eat like an anorexic patient.

But the drops make it OK and socially acceptable to be anorexic! I saw these on Dr. Oz!

treetop57

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm282334.htm

Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission act to remove “homeopathic” HCG weight loss products from the market

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today issued seven Warning Letters to companies marketing over-the counter (OTC) HCG products that are labeled as “homeopathic” for weight loss.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone produced by the human placenta and found in the urine of pregnant women. HCG is FDA-approved as an injectable prescription drug for the treatment of some cases of female infertility and other medical conditions.

The letters warn the companies that they are violating federal law by selling drugs that have not been approved, and by making unsupported claims for the substances. There are no FDA-approved HCG drug products for weight loss.

The joint action is the first step in keeping the unproven and potentially unsafe products from being marketed online and in retail outlets as oral drops, pellets, and sprays.

The labeling for the “homeopathic” HCG products states that each product should be taken in conjunction with a very low calorie diet. There is no substantial evidence HCG increases weight loss beyond that resulting from the recommended caloric restriction. Consumers on a very low calorie diet are at increased risk for side effects including gallstone formation, electrolyte imbalance, and heart arrhythmias.

“These HCG products marketed over-the-counter are unproven to help with weight loss and are potentially dangerous even if taken as directed,” said Ilisa Bernstein, acting director of the Office of Compliance in FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “And a very low calorie diet should only be used under proper medical supervision.”

“Deceptive advertising about weight loss products is one of the most prevalent types of fraud,” said David Vladeck, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Any advertiser who makes health claims about a product is required by federal law to back them up with competent and reliable scientific evidence, so consumers have the accurate information they need to make good decisions.”

According to the Warning Letters, the companies have 15 days to notify the FDA of the steps they have taken to correct the violations cited. Failure to do so may result in legal action, including seizure and injunction, or criminal prosecution.
Consumers and health care professionals are encouraged to report adverse events (side effects) that may be related to the use of these products to MedWatch, the FDA's voluntary reporting program, by calling 800-FDA-1088, or electronically at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm.

Key sentence: “These HCG products marketed over-the-counter are unproven to help with weight loss and are potentially dangerous even if taken as directed."

cblackc

I have also looked into these drops I have a friend who is also on them. When i looked at HCGdietcanada.com and researched it is not only strict on the foods you eat as well as the products you are using. For example they believe your skin will absorb the grease from your dishes and suggest you wear gloves. There is also a link on that website which is a dr. oz show looking at the pros and cons of this hormone. He looks at the shots prescribed by a doctor as well as the drops with many people on there who have been successful. My friend that is on them has only lost 50lbs since last may... From this website i see that this can be done the healthy way... Not worth the time!!!!

Also the HCG hormone is the hormone that the brain produces for pregnant woman when they are supplying nutrients to the baby... It gives them the feeling that they are not starving because they are sharing their nutrients.

kateroot

For a while, the mods were locking all HCG threads. I don't know why that's stopped. It's a very unhealthy way to lose weight.

Quasita

It hasn't stopped, they did it just the other day to a post I discussed.

To the people bashing homeopathic remedies... It's unfair to say that they are all fake or placebo effect. Granted, many products that CLAIM to be such are full of bunk...

However, it would seem that you don't know what the actual definition of homeopathic is. Homeopathy is the principle that develops vaccines, as well as the use of naturally occuring venoms and poisons to cure various ailments.

Homeopathy is the concept that a substance at minute dosage can cure or prevent the symptoms of high exposure. It is NOT the same as calling it a "natural" remedy.

aling01

I've always used drops. Just make sure that the active ingredients contain HCG 6x, 12x, 30x and 60x else it is not the real stuff.

aling01

Also, perhaps you guys should read "Dr Simeon's Pounds and Inches" and understood how HCG works before talking crap about it. I can just as easily say that Weight Watchers is not great because it really doesn't teach people how to eat correctly and choose the right food. All they are worried about it not going over their points and so people choose unhealthy food.

Saruman_w

Very, very bad. Don't fall for fads. That's all it really is.

Trail_Addict

Also, perhaps you guys should read "Dr Simeon's Pounds and Inches" and understood how HCG works before talking crap about it. I can just as easily say that Weight Watchers is not great because it really doesn't teach people how to eat correctly and choose the right food. All they are worried about it not going over their points and so people choose unhealthy food.

You don't need the drops if you want to starve yourself. Just eat 1 donut per day, and chase it with a big ol' glass of pure Mexican River water.... and then just sit back and watch the pounds fall off!

catcrazy

Dear Posters,

MyFitnessPal strongly recommends that our users follow the calorie guidelines automatically assigned by our site, unless they are under the direct supervision of a doctor. We are currently reviewing the medical literature on the HCG/500 calorie diet and reserve the right to moderate against discussions of this diet at any time in the future.

For the time being, HCG discussions remain an option for members in private Groups. Please remember that even in Groups, all site wide rules must be correctly moderated, or the Group runs the risk of deletion. Specifically, endorsement of purchasing prescription supplements or medications without a prescription is in violation of the MyFitnessPal posting guidelines, which can be reviewed here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/welcome/guidelines

Thank you all for your concern. We're definitely looking closely at this issue.