Developed by a British endocrinologist the late Albert T.W. Simeons is a new diet that many has claimed to be very effective.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropic diet also known as HCG diet is a diet that is worth the try. It works through regulation of the body’s metabolism thus enhancing consumption of stored fats by injecting HCG hormone to the body.

During pregnancy, the placenta secretes hCG hormone. Studies have shown that human chorionic gonadotropic hormone regulates the metabolism of fats making it available for the fetus to utilize. This is very essential especially when the mother is not eating enough or not meeting her day to day caloric requirement.

The diet plan is done by injecting HCG to the human body. It then metabolizes the dieter’s stored fats making it readily available for the body to use as a source of energy. While on the diet, the person must follow a strict low calorie diet. Red meat and food rich in carbohydrate should be avoided. Intake should be more on fruits and vegetables.

This diet method has just been recently approved by FDA. It can be administered to the body through injection or orally. Most of the time, HCG drops is the one that is being recommended in the sense that if the person is allergic to the drug, the allergic reaction will take effect in a gradual manner as compared to the injectibles.
The main disadvantage of this diet method is that it decreases the energy level of the dieter. The energy that is being produced by fat metabolism is less compared to the energy that is being produced by carbohydrate metabolism. The person has the tendency of not meeting his daily caloric need. Those who have tried the diet method complained that they experience light headedness and irritability. They also said that they easily get tired. This is why people using the HCG diet regimen is advised to avoid a stressful environment and strenuous activities.

Before adhering to any diet method, always think twice, thrice or even four times. Visit your doctor first. Most of the time, to obtain best results, multiple diet methods are used. But HCG diet being proven safe by FDA is surely worth a try.