The HCG diet, which combines an extremely low-calorie intake (500-800 calories per day) with the use of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) hormone supplements. It is designed as a 30 day weight loss program with an average weight loss of 15-20 lbs. Dr. Docasar’s protocol includes weekly monitoring of weight, blood pressure and food logs to assure safety with maximal results. She also combines supplements to avoid any nutritional deficiencies.
How HCG diet work.
HCG is used from a compounding pharmacy. The hormone, which is naturally produced in larger quantities during pregnancy, helps mobilize stored fat for energy while adhering to a very low-calorie diet (VLCD). The diet typically involves phases including a loading phase (high-calorie, high-fat) followed by a low-calorie phase while taking HCG injections or supplements, and finally a maintenance phase without HCG.
