Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
For those who find losing weight challenging, HCG injections may offer the necessary jump-start for success. The weight-loss specialists at Bluepoint Medical Associates, with locations in Centreville and Springfield and Fredericksburg, Virginia, have helped patients throughout Northern Virginia achieve their weight-loss goals with HCG injections in conjunction with a low-calorie diet.
What is HCG?
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, or HCG, is a hormone that is most commonly associated with pregnant women. The hormone is produced by cells that form in the placenta, to nourish the egg once it has been fertilized and attaches to the uterine wall. However, while pregnant women do produce the greatest levels of HCG in the placenta, both men and non-pregnant women produce very low levels of the hormone as well.
HCG shots are designed to work in conjunction with a restricted diet of 800 calories per day. Technically, it is the diet, not the HCG that’s responsible for weight loss. However, the HCG shots aid by decreasing appetite and burning fat cells while retaining muscle while dieting. HCG should only be used when prescribed by a doctor and in a program that’s medically supervised.
Potential benefits of HCG includes:
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boosts metabolism and increases ability to burn fat at a much higher rate.
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Reduces abnormal body fat
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Protects Structural Fat and Muscle
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Reduces cravings
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Reduces Hunger
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Unlocks" the body's fat store so that metabolism can burn the reserves to power daily body functions.
How in HCG used to promote weight-loss?
Studies dating back as far as the 1950’s reported the benefits of HCG used in diet shots to promote weight loss. When injected, HCG shots may encourage the elimination of fat cells when used in combination with a low-calorie diet. HCG is extracted from the urine of pregnant females, process it in a medical lab, and then injected the substance under the patient’s skin to kick-start weight loss. The injections, which are sometimes used along with vitamin B12 shots, may stimulate the shedding of pounds by burning excess fat cells and resetting the body’s metabolism, boosting its ability to burn fat at a greater rate. In addition, HCG injections may also reduce cravings and reduces hunger.
Some fats are necessary, as they provide nutrition and protect our organs. Excess fat, however, often accumulate around the hips, thighs, and stomach. These are the areas targeted by the HCG shots.
All HCG Programs include bi-weekly practitioner visits and weekly injections. All new client programs include guidebook, lab work, ECG and Physical. Contact us for details.