Thursday, April 18, 2019

The HCG Diet And HCG Allowed Food

By Donna Taylor


While there are a number of diets, some are based on health aspects and others are fads When it comes to the HCG diet, the controversial hormone injections seem to be of concern. In addition, the original form of the diet has been widely debunked by scientists. While this is the case, many people are still enticed by the HCG allowed food which include 200 calories of protein per day including white fish, lobster, shrimp, crab, extra lean grass-fed beef or buffalo, two cups of vegetables per day including onions, green salads, asparagus, celery or broccoli and the two servings of fruit including grapefruit, apples, strawberries, lemons or oranges per day.

In addition, by combining these foods with daily hormone in-take, individuals have often lost a full to half pound per day. To be successful at losing the weight, individuals must combine the hormone either through sprays, drops, pellets or injections while remaining on a strict 500 calorie per day plan. While allowed foods appear to be healthy, professionals still suggest that people on the HCG diet, especially the original plan are taking a great risk with overall health.

Weinandy also notes that the original or upgraded plan has been declared safe or effective. In fact, the FDA has published warnings against using HCG products. In addition, there have been no studies or trials. As such, there are no reports as to the long or short term side effects the diet can have on the physical body or mental health.

While Dr. Oz introduced an updated version of the diet which allows up to 1,500 calories per day to be consumed, the classic version remains at just 500. Dr. Oz has also suggested the original version is not healthy and that health care providers should not be advising individuals to participate in the original plan. While this is the case, the updated version still includes hormone in-take and foods similar to those of the original diet.

As very little research has been done in relation to either plan, there is no information as to the overall success or failure rate. Whereas, neither plan has been backed by a peer-to-peer medical journal or medical professionals, other than Dr. Oz whom only recommends the upgraded plan. As such, individuals considering going on either HCG dietary program need to keep this in mind.

One professional has suggested that the version of the diet which was introduced by Dr. Oz has never been proven effective or safer than that of the original. In addition, while allowing for a higher calorie count, the upgraded version is still considered a low calorie diet. Although, it should be noted that there are several other diets which recommend a serving of 1500 to 2000 calories per day.

One other reason there is concern in relation to the original HCG diet is due to this low calorie count. FDA warnings have suggested the reasoning for such low calorie in-take is to create a change in eating patterns while also attempting to reset metabolism. In most cases, individuals needing to do either of these would be under the guidance of a primary care provider whom could track physiological reactions.

Both versions of the HCG diet requires individuals to take the hormone chorionic gonadotropin which is the hormone produced by placenta during pregnancy. The hormone can be ingested either through a daily injection, pellets, sprays, oral drops or pills. Individuals considering this diet may want to note that depending on age and gender, the hormone can have varying effects on overall health and well being, including emotional state.




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