HCG Drops
The quicker and simpler method in starting the HCG diet is by using the HCG drops. Developed to advance the original HCG method of injection, the HCG drops made the job easier through oral intake.
To start off, HCG which stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a naturally occurring hormone-like substance found in pregnant women, produced to give developing babies adequate nutrients to mature properly. However, when used in overweight and obese patients, this same substance has become a factor to weight loss, as it sheds and keeps off bad fat stored in the body while making the individual feel full. In addition, a low calorie diet should be maintained while taking HCG in order to have a successful result.
Since the availability of the liquid drops, a lot of people having weight problems have adhered to the HCG diet. It’s a simple process of taking HCG: First, put 15 drops of the HCG liquid under your tongue. Then hold the liquid under your tongue for 30 seconds before you proceed to swallow. The same procedure should be done 3 times a day. More importantly, the gap time in taking the drops should be followed. This means that the drops should be taken 20 minutes before taking your meals or 20 minutes after you have taken your meal, considering that you have forgotten to take the drops before starting your meal. Note that, food or drinks should not be taken within the 20 minute period.
Unlike the original injection method of taking HCG, women during their menstrual cycle should stop the HCG injections until the end of their period but only maintain the low calorie diet. For HCG drops, however, women during their menstrual cycle can continue taking HCG without causing interruption or delay to the menstruation. But in ordinary occasion, the first day of the HCG diet is considered 2 “loading days.” The diet usually lasts until the 26th day.
With the swift and easy procedure of taking HCG drops, the HCG diet has become more convenient and accessible to the general public. Weight loss can’t get any better than that.