HCG Diet Kits From Overseas

One thing you will see a great deal of online are adds for “full HCG diet kits” that include syringes. These are a bad idea for a number of reasons, not the least of which is quality issues. Labs in these countries are poorly regulated and often consist of a back alley operation with no safety or quality controls at all. The HCG that comes from such sources may be tainted.

At the very least, it will probably have expired by the time it’s delivered, assuming you receive it at all. (If you don’t, you may have little or no recourse in getting your money back.)

But, let us assume that you do receive your HCG supply. First of all, legally you must have a doctor’s prescription in order to possess needle syringes. Secondly, what you get is not a ready-to-use HCG solution, but a powder that must be mixed with sterile water in precise amounts, carefully measured into the syringe, then injected into your arm or leg – three times a day.

Not a pleasant prospect, is it?

Why Oral HCG Drops Are Better

They cost a bit more, but domestically-produced homeopathic HCG drops are a much better deal – and a much safer product.

This is not to say that you shouldn’t check out the manufacturer thoroughly before you buy. Due diligence is always called for when buying any product. However, U.S.-made, homeopathic oral HCG drops are manufactured under strict quality controls in laboratories subject to FDA regulation and oversight.

What To Look For

The manufacturer from whom you purchase your HCG should have a physical address that is easily available on the website, and this should not simply be a P.O. Box. In addition, contact information should include a telephone number, and any e-mail address should be consistent with the website. In other words, if the company domain is “XYZHomeopathics.net” and the e-mail address is “XYZInfo@Hotmail.com,” it’s a pretty good bet that the company is not legitimate.

In addition, there should be some verifiable client testimonials as well as some professional business associations (i.e., Better Business Bureau Online) that you can check out. Finally, consider networking with others who have been on the HCG diet in an online forum and learn from them.

Where Those HCG Kits Come From

It is no secret that the wholesale export of American industry has resulted in a flood of cheap consumer goods. It is becoming all too apparent that 99% of these products are shoddy and of low quality, unlikely to last more than a year or two. This is unlike the way things were prior to the 1980s, when “Made in the USA” was a label not only of pride, but of quality. Such products were built to last.

Those days are gone and unlikely to return. The same could be said about HCG; those cut-rate “kits” that you find for sale online are made in Mexico, China or Indonesia, where there are few regulations and even fewer quality controls when it comes to homeopathic remedies.

The HCG made in these countries is likely to be expired by the time you receive it (assuming you receive it at all). Even worse, it could be tainted and actually harmful. Unfortunately, you would have little recourse in such cases.

The other issue to keep in mind is that it is illegal in the U.S. for an individual to have needle syringes in their possession without a valid doctor’s prescription. Anyway, do you really want to go to the time and trouble of mixing your own HCG solution and sticking yourself with a needle every day?

How much is your time and comfort worth?

The Oral Drops Alternative

While they may represent a more expensive product, oral HCG drops made in U.S. laboratories are a much better alternative. (There are also HCG injections made in the U.S., but these are only available by prescription through a registered weight loss or fertility clinic.)

Individuals can order HCG drops freely from many reliable sources. However, even in this case, some due diligence is called for; no matter how nice the website looks, you should definitely investigate the company thoroughly before ordering.

What To Look For

The first thing to check is whether or not the company has a physical address (a brick and mortar location, not simply a P.O. Box) and a telephone number. In addition, the e-mail contact information should be consistent with the business’ Internet domain. Avoid any HCG dealer with a “hotmail” or similar address.  This usually means there is something to hide.

You should also be able to find consumer feedback and testimonials about the company online. This brings us to one of the best ways to find a reliable source for quality HCG: online forums. Many others have discovered the power of HCG; you owe it to yourself to network with these people and take advantage of the experience they have to share.