You’ll find it isn’t difficult finding out where to buy HCG on the World Wide Web, at least in the form of oral drops (which is the recommended form for reasons we’ll get into later). If you are just starting out and investigating the HCG weight loss method for the first time, you’ll need to be aware of some potential dangers. Not the least of which are con artists whom at best will steal from you outright, and at worst may provide you with a product that is harmful to your health.

Due diligence is definitely called for when you are out to purchase HCG.

The Story Of HCG

HCG, or “human chorionic gonadotropin,” is a naturally occurring product of pregnancy. It is excreted by the fetus, and shows up in the pregnant woman’s urine. (Home pregnancy tests are designed to measure HCG levels.  However it should be noted that homeopathic HCG will not register a positive on a pregnancy test.) The function of HCG is to protect the fetus and insure that the environment in the womb is conducive to healthy development. Among other functions, HCG prevents two things from happening:

• It suppresses the mother’s immune system. Otherwise, the presence of “foreign” DNA from the father might trigger a response

• It prevents the mother’s system from leeching nutrients from the fetus, should the mother not get sufficient food

“Dr. Simeons’ protocols” were developed as a result of research carried out in India on thyroid patients during the 1940s. These patients’ thyroid dysfunction had caused them to become morbidly obese. Dr. A.T.W. Simeons, a British endocrinologist, found that by administering small amounts of this hormone, the patients were able to drop weight without a struggle.

What’s Wrong With Injections?
HCG injections are a standard treatment for fertility issues. It is known to stimulate egg production in the woman and increase testosterone in men. This is the only FDA approved use for HCG injections.

We recommend HCG drops rather than injections. In the U.S., it is virtually impossible to obtain HCG injections for weight loss without a prescription. There are a few clinics that offer HCG injections for this purpose, but they are extremely expensive and not usually covered under the private insurance plans that are at the heart of the dysfunctional U.S. health care “system.”

HCG drops are readily available from a number of sources; prices can vary a great deal as well as quality, so it definitely pays to shop around. We have seen HCG drops for as little as $35 and as high as $100. However, price is no determinant of quality. You will need to research these manufacturers thoroughly, and make certain the lab is located in the U.S. Foreign labs are poorly regulated if at all, whereas U.S. labs that manufacture homeopathic medications must follow FDA regulations as well as standards of the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States (HPUS).

There are two things to look for on these company websites that can tell you right away if they are reputable: the Better Business Bureau Online icon and link and the Trust-E logo. You’ll still want to research the company, but these are signs that you’re dealing with someone who is honest.