2024-06-20
Is the HCG diet a safe and effective way to lose weight?
No. The HCG diet isn't safe, and it doesn't lead to long-term weight loss. HCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin. It's a hormone made in the body during pregnancy. Lab-made HCG is added to some weight-loss products that are sold without a prescription. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against using these products. The HCG diet combines these weight-loss products with a very low-calorie eating plan.