HCG is produced by our bodies naturally, but we’re only born with a limited supply.  Our foods are generally so full of chemicals that deplete our bodies of HCG that by the time we reach full maturity, we’re not left with a whole lot.  One of HCG’s functions in our bodies is to regulate fat, so without HCG—and with all of those fatty foods we like so much–we can be more prone to being overweight and even obese.

The basic concept of the HCG diet is simple enough:  provide the body with HCG supplements in controlled doses and in conjunction with a nutritious and low-calorie meal plan.  HCG helps control hunger pangs because it instructs the cells to use stored fat for energy.

But it’s safe?  Yes, extremely.  HCG is actually produced in large quantities by women during pregnancy because it allows energy from food to be distributed in the correct amounts to both the mother and the baby.  So large amounts aren’t bad for your body; mostly, you want to control your doses so that your body doesn’t become immune to the effects.

Furthermore, HCG supplements for weight loss are produced in accordance with homeopathic standards, so they only contain small, diluted amounts of the hormone; in these amounts, there are no side effects.  HCG can’t hurt you, but if you want to lose weight, it’s highly likely that it will help you.

The FDA has approved HCG for its applications as a fertility treatment and for sexual development disorders. Even though it has not been approved by the FDA for weight loss purposes, many thousands of people have safely lost unwanted weight in short amounts of time.

Yes, both men and women can use this hormone as part of a diet program for controlling weight. It naturally occurs in the bodies of both sexes already. When the natural levels are elevated a bit, the body naturally utilizes (burns off) bad body fat as an energy source.

The fact that pregnant women experience HCG levels much higher than actually required by the diet program proves the safety of using the hormone. They are actually the source from where much of the HCG available today is derived.

Many of the side effects associated with HCG usage have to do with the injection method of dosing the hormone. Skin irritations or soreness at the injection site have been reported but are rather rare in occurrence. New oral HCG drops eliminate this potential, however.

Other possible side effects have to do with the limited calorie portion of the diet and not so much the supplement portion itself. Pain and swelling of the stomach, nausea, pelvic pain, irritability, and shortness of breath are some side effects people have reported, but again, these are rare.

Any diet program or medical procedure is going to have the potential for unwanted side effects. Because the HCG method has been around for years, the guidelines have become finely tuned and the chance of any side effect has been minimized.

If the HCG weight loss plan is followed properly according to the protocol that Dr. Simeons established years ago, it is possible to lose a great deal of weight in a healthy manner. The plan has come under criticism as being a starvation diet, but if you really know the science behind the diet, then you will see that it is not a starvation diet at all. The HCG that is injected into the body (for injections based programs) triggers the hypothalamus gland to start using stored fat reserves for all of the energy that the body needs. This is why you only need to consume a very low number of calories per day. Too many and your body will have to store those calories as fat since it can’t use them. That would be like starting the cycle all over again and you would not lose as much weight or you could possibly gain weight.

The other aspect of the plan is that you need to eat all organic food to rid your body of chemicals and toxins that are in normal food and your environment. Did you know that the makeup on your face has oils and fats in it and will actually knock your body off balance when it comes to your metabolism? Not only do you need to eat organic, but you need to cut out the preservatives and toxins (like in the makeup) so that your metabolism can return to normal. When your metabolism returns to normal, you can shed fat like you should be doing.

So, is homeopathic HCG safe to take for weight loss? Not only is the hormone safe for weight loss, but it can mean a healthier and longer life as well due to the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight.

One thing that scares people away from HCG dieting is the misconception that it can only be administered via injection.  While this was the case for quite a while, oral HCG is now available.  So if there are any questions as to the safety of receiving HCG shots every day, these can be put to rest with new oral administration routes.  Even for those who opt for the HCG shots, intramuscular injection is entirely safe if done by a trained hand.  Many HCG specialists administer the shots personally to their patients, and those who do not provide intensive training to individuals wishing to self-administer.