Are all HCG drops created equal?

cookie34 · 07-19-2010, 07:49 PM

I just am wanting to know if the premixed homeopathic hcg drops are all the same strength?

Beeb · 07-19-2010, 09:02 PM

What is this stuff, and what is it suppose to do? I'm always tend to shy away from anything that looks like a miracle for weight loss.

Thanks for the info!

cookie34 · 07-20-2010, 07:38 AM

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a pregnancy hormone that is produced by the embryo soon after it is conceived. When produced during pregnancy, HCG is meant to help the corpus luteum intact. The corpus luteum, which is part of the ovary, is integral in maintaining production of the progesterone that is an important component of human pregnancy. In addition to preventing the disintegration of the corpus luteum, researchers believe that HCG provides pregnant women with extra immunity during pregnancy.

The high levels of HCG that are produced during pregnancy have no negative effects on the pregnant woman's body. In fact, doctors have used HCG for many years in order to help women experiencing hormonal issues or fertility problems. More recently, however, researchers have found that HCG shots can actually help the body burn more fat and can be used to aid in weight loss when combined with a healthy low calorie diet.

Several other positive side effects have also become associated with HCG therapy. These include:

•Increased energy without experience a sense of nervousness
•Clearer thought processes
•Improved sleep at night
•Feeling less irritable
While there are some potential negative side effects to HCG therapy, these are generally mild and are not very troublesome to most people. These include breast tenderness, headaches and edema.

Although HCG is associated with pregnancy, both men and women that are looking to get their weight under control can safely use it.(HCG) is a very safe all natural human hormone. It has been approved by the FDA for fertility and numerous other medical purposes, but the FDA has not approved HCG specifically for weight loss.

The rapid weight loss comes a daily dosage of HCG. The daily HCG dosage is required to reduce your appetite easily allowing you to follow a low calorie diet. The HCG will help you specifically burn abnormal fat storages, and reset your metabolism allowing you to burn more calories in the future. The low calorie diet is what directly activates the rapid weight loss. The HCG will make the diet easier, while directly burning abnormal fat storages for additional calories and nutrients.

kat819 · 07-20-2010, 08:12 AM

Do you know what homeopathy is? Homeopathic medicines usually contain one drop of the substance with 1,000, 10,000 or more drops of water.

I seriously doubt that homeopathic HCG would have any effect on weight loss.

Tylar_Connar · 07-20-2010, 08:16 AM

I did the homeopathic and lost a lb a day while taking the drops and following the plan. It does work.

lovelymc72 · 07-20-2010, 08:21 AM

what is the plan?

hay · 07-20-2010, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kat819

Do you know what homeopathy is? Homeopathic medicines usually contain one drop of the substance with 1,000, 10,000 or more drops of water.

I seriously doubt that homeopathic HCG would have any effect on weight loss.

well, i must tell you - you are wrong in this assumption.

to answer the original question - no, not all hcg drops are created equal. usually, when one refers to "hcg drops", they are referring to the homeopathic drops. like with anything else, some brands are more reputable than others.

i can certainly say hcg worked well for me and so many others. i urge you to go check out the hcg threads in the 'other plans' section on this board to get a TON of more information.

GME · 07-20-2010, 02:10 PM

Is the rx kind more effective than the homeopathic?

I have been following a few threads and the homeopathic drops certainly seem to work for many of you. Do the homeopathic drops ever NOT work (assuming the plan was followed)?

They do this in my doctor's practice and I am wondering if there is some reason to go that way that would be worth the greater cost.

hay · 07-20-2010, 02:13 PM

the general consensus that i've seen is that the homeopathic drops/spray work every bit as well as the prescription injections.

Tylar_Connar · 07-20-2010, 02:45 PM

Gina, like i said I lost about a lb a day whe followed correctly with the homeopathic.

Beejer · 07-20-2010, 03:00 PM

I did the shots and it really does work! I've tried many diets but hcg is the only one I was able to stay on, felt great, lost 25lbs, and am able to maintain between rounds.

Tylar_Connar · 07-20-2010, 03:02 PM

That is the great thing about hcg...is you can maintain.

RenoMom · 07-20-2010, 04:18 PM

I'll have to agree here.. I am on day 20 and am 20lbs down.
I feel great, and I know it's not just because of the low calories. I followed Low Cal months prior to this and would lose 1 pound and gain 2. I am Hypothyroid and nothing was working for me until I found HHCG.

kat819 · 07-20-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hay

the general consensus that i've seen is that the homeopathic drops/spray work every bit as well as the prescription injections.

Then why would anyone pay for the prescription injections?

cookie34 · 07-20-2010, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GME

Is the rx kind more effective than the homeopathic?

I have been following a few threads and the homeopathic drops certainly seem to work for many of you. Do the homeopathic drops ever NOT work (assuming the plan was followed)?

They do this in my doctor's practice and I am wondering if there is some reason to go that way that would be worth the greater cost.

Exactly what I was thinking!

I did read through some of the treads over there. There is SO much info.. But I will keep reading. TY!

Victrola · 07-20-2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kat819

Then why would anyone pay for the prescription injections?

There's a market for anything! I used RX for my first round, will use RX for the round I'm about to begin, but am considering spray HHCG for the round after that.

LeanLioness · 07-20-2010, 08:25 PM

I just purchased Homeopathic HCG from a site that was recommended to me by my Endocrinologist and my Naturopathic Doctor.

I am going to give this a go and see if it will spark some weight loss.

I have every type of hormone issue humanly possible. Hoping that this will help to line things out.

hay · 07-21-2010, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kat819

Then why would anyone pay for the prescription injections?

i really don't know; maybe some feel more comfort in going with a prescription from their doctor.

it's just personal preference.

dawnyama · 07-21-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeanLioness

I just purchased Homeopathic HCG from a site that was recommended to me by my Endocrinologist and my Naturopathic Doctor.

I am going to give this a go and see if it will spark some weight loss.

I have every type of hormone issue humanly possible. Hoping that this will help to line things out.

Sweetie

That was me last year. I have since lost 40 pounds and have exceeded my original goal!! You will absolutely love this plan!!!

I have prediabetes, adrenal fatigue, underactive thyroid, unbalanced sex hormones.....must I go on?? And I lost weight!!!! NO other plan worked, but this one did. I used the homeopathic drops and lost all my weight in 3 rounds.

dawnyama · 07-21-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kat819

Then why would anyone pay for the prescription injections?

I don't know!! I went the cheapest route possible. I spent under $100 for my homeopathic hcg and lost 40 pounds!!! No need to go expensive.

LeanLioness · 07-21-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Sweetie

That was me last year. I have since lost 40 pounds and have exceeded my original goal!! You will absolutely love this plan!!!

I have prediabetes, adrenal fatigue, underactive thyroid, unbalanced sex hormones.....must I go on?? And I lost weight!!!! NO other plan worked, but this one did. I used the homeopathic drops and lost all my weight in 3 rounds.

Ok, this is me EXACTLY!!!

Type 2 Diabetes
PCOS
Low Estrogen, Progesterone,
High Testosterone and Cortisol (saliva test)
Pituitary Tumor
HypoThyroid

Soooo hoping I can lose weight and keep it off and transition back over to the Primal Blue Print!!!

Tyl · 07-21-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kat819

Then why would anyone pay for the prescription injections?

my friend spent 200 bucks for her homeopathic drops because the site was "reputable".

i think ppl would think the same thing about rx.

patburk · 07-11-2012, 08:26 AM

hi there. i want to try the drops but need to buy some that another person has proven gives results. any chance you can share what brand?

dawnyama · 07-11-2012, 10:36 AM

Here ya go:

Got the okay to ask...what's the best brand of homeopathic hcg?

patburk · 07-11-2012, 03:20 PM

most of the products mentioned are no longer available from their stores...is there one you recommend? patrick

patburk · 07-11-2012, 03:30 PM

very new to this site so I am trying to be mindful of the rules...the Netrition site doesn't show anything called Fusion....

patburk · 07-11-2012, 03:50 PM

Patrick one more time...it looks like you have tried a ton of brands, BTW your pic makes me wonder why you even need them, kudos to you anyway.
ok bottom line this for a newbie...is there a brand you recommend?

Nicole T · 07-11-2012, 03:55 PM

I'll tell you my experience with my 3 rounds (now starting a 4th) of hcg. I started off with a brand of drops off of the internet (DIY HCG) and had barely no hunger--so much so that I completed a 63 day round!

Fast forward to my next round and I started with the Intermountain pellets and then switched to the Intermountain drops. I was STARVING for the first 10 days to the point of my boyfriend not wanting to be around me because I was SO miserable. It did start to get better around day 10 and I completed the 23 day cycle.

On to round 3 for me...I again used the Intermountain pellets and again had horrid hunger for the first 10 days. Even after the first ten days I was still quite hungry and only lasted 18 days (hence my crappy stabilization afterwards).

Now I'm starting my 4th round and I found real homeopathic hcg at our local apothecary/drugstore (called HCG 1234). I am finishing up my second day and have just about zero hunger! Why oh why didn't I try a different brand the last two times when I was SO miserable???

All this to say that I do think there are differences and just because the Intermountain clearly doesn't work for me does not mean it work for someone else's body. I'm just happy I found something that doesn't leave me wanting to gnaw my arm off (or even both of them!)

dawnyama · 07-11-2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patburk

Patrick one more time...it looks like you have tried a ton of brands, BTW your pic makes me wonder why you even need them, kudos to you anyway.
ok bottom line this for a newbie...is there a brand you recommend?

That thread was from a long time ago. I am not even sure what is available any more. I bought out the ones from Netrition as they were clearing out their stock. I bought the pellets this time, but maybe they still have the drops? I would definitely buy the Intermountain (and they have a website) as the others don't have any hcg in them. Try :

Low Carb Friends - Announcements in Forum : HCG Diets

Thank you for the compliment. That picture is me at goal!! I am doing another round to get back there. I let tragic life events get in the way of my time after I was done and will be back there shortly!

patburk · 07-12-2012, 07:35 AM

Hi, I figured the dated posts were my issue....thanks again for the help. I'm sorry about the tragic life events...had my share of those! Kudos to you for staying with your goal :-)

07-19-2010, 07:49 PM	#1
cookie34 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 3,912 Gallery: cookie34 Stats: 273/186/150 WOE: VSG/Low Carb Start Date: 5/20/2012	Are all HCG drops created equal? I just am wanting to know if the premixed homeopathic hcg drops are all the same strength?

07-20-2010, 07:38 AM	#3
cookie34 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 3,912 Gallery: cookie34 Stats: 273/186/150 WOE: VSG/Low Carb Start Date: 5/20/2012	Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a pregnancy hormone that is produced by the embryo soon after it is conceived. When produced during pregnancy, HCG is meant to help the corpus luteum intact. The corpus luteum, which is part of the ovary, is integral in maintaining production of the progesterone that is an important component of human pregnancy. In addition to preventing the disintegration of the corpus luteum, researchers believe that HCG provides pregnant women with extra immunity during pregnancy. The high levels of HCG that are produced during pregnancy have no negative effects on the pregnant woman's body. In fact, doctors have used HCG for many years in order to help women experiencing hormonal issues or fertility problems. More recently, however, researchers have found that HCG shots can actually help the body burn more fat and can be used to aid in weight loss when combined with a healthy low calorie diet. Several other positive side effects have also become associated with HCG therapy. These include: •Increased energy without experience a sense of nervousness •Clearer thought processes •Improved sleep at night •Feeling less irritable While there are some potential negative side effects to HCG therapy, these are generally mild and are not very troublesome to most people. These include breast tenderness, headaches and edema. Although HCG is associated with pregnancy, both men and women that are looking to get their weight under control can safely use it.(HCG) is a very safe all natural human hormone. It has been approved by the FDA for fertility and numerous other medical purposes, but the FDA has not approved HCG specifically for weight loss. The rapid weight loss comes a daily dosage of HCG. The daily HCG dosage is required to reduce your appetite easily allowing you to follow a low calorie diet. The HCG will help you specifically burn abnormal fat storages, and reset your metabolism allowing you to burn more calories in the future. The low calorie diet is what directly activates the rapid weight loss. The HCG will make the diet easier, while directly burning abnormal fat storages for additional calories and nutrients. __________________ I am Kandi with a K....

07-20-2010, 03:00 PM	#11
Beejer Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1 Gallery: Beejer Stats: 157 WOE: hcg Start Date: April 2010	hcg - it works I did the shots and it really does work! I've tried many diets but hcg is the only one I was able to stay on, felt great, lost 25lbs, and am able to maintain between rounds.

07-11-2012, 03:20 PM	#25
patburk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10 Gallery: patburk	thank you most of the products mentioned are no longer available from their stores...is there one you recommend? patrick

07-11-2012, 03:30 PM	#26
patburk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10 Gallery: patburk	BTW... very new to this site so I am trying to be mindful of the rules...the Netrition site doesn't show anything called Fusion....

07-19-2010, 09:02 PM	#2
Beeb Why wait, just do it NOW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A REAL Jersey Shore Girl!! Posts: 11,815 Gallery: Beeb Stats: :( Going To :) WOE: Stopping The Night Binging For Now	What is this stuff, and what is it suppose to do? I'm always tend to shy away from anything that looks like a miracle for weight loss. Thanks for the info!

07-20-2010, 08:12 AM	#4
kat819 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,561 Gallery: kat819 Stats: 263/227/163 5'9" WOE: PaNu/very low carb Start Date: 1st time 9/2003, third time's the charm 5/13/2010	Do you know what homeopathy is? Homeopathic medicines usually contain one drop of the substance with 1,000, 10,000 or more drops of water. I seriously doubt that homeopathic HCG would have any effect on weight loss.

07-20-2010, 08:16 AM	#5
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,508 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: -8lbs VLCD 18 WOE: HCG Start Date: May	I did the homeopathic and lost a lb a day while taking the drops and following the plan. It does work.

07-20-2010, 08:21 AM	#6
lovelymc72 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: new york Posts: 1,229 Gallery: lovelymc72 WOE: low carb	what is the plan?

07-20-2010, 02:10 PM	#8
GME Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Coast Posts: 6,728 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/175/175 And again...223/208.4/146 5'7 WOE: Misc. Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	Is the rx kind more effective than the homeopathic? I have been following a few threads and the homeopathic drops certainly seem to work for many of you. Do the homeopathic drops ever NOT work (assuming the plan was followed)? They do this in my doctor's practice and I am wondering if there is some reason to go that way that would be worth the greater cost.

07-20-2010, 02:13 PM	#9
hay Funfetti Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 22,472 Gallery: hay	the general consensus that i've seen is that the homeopathic drops/spray work every bit as well as the prescription injections.

07-20-2010, 02:45 PM	#10
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,508 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: -8lbs VLCD 18 WOE: HCG Start Date: May	Gina, like i said I lost about a lb a day whe followed correctly with the homeopathic.

07-20-2010, 03:02 PM	#12
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,508 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: -8lbs VLCD 18 WOE: HCG Start Date: May	That is the great thing about hcg...is you can maintain.

07-20-2010, 04:18 PM	#13
RenoMom Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,839 Gallery: RenoMom Stats: 300/294/199 WOE: JUDDD started 300 Start Date: 4/29/13	I'll have to agree here.. I am on day 20 and am 20lbs down. I feel great, and I know it's not just because of the low calories. I followed Low Cal months prior to this and would lose 1 pound and gain 2. I am Hypothyroid and nothing was working for me until I found HHCG.

07-20-2010, 08:25 PM	#17
LeanLioness Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Belleville, IL (St Louis Metro area) Posts: 5,755 Gallery: LeanLioness Stats: 250/205/130 (-45 since Feb) WOE: PBP / Paleo combined with IF Start Date: Last restart: 02/06/2011	I just purchased Homeopathic HCG from a site that was recommended to me by my Endocrinologist and my Naturopathic Doctor. I am going to give this a go and see if it will spark some weight loss. I have every type of hormone issue humanly possible. Hoping that this will help to line things out.

07-11-2012, 08:26 AM	#23
patburk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10 Gallery: patburk	hi there. i want to try the drops but need to buy some that another person has proven gives results. any chance you can share what brand?

07-11-2012, 10:36 AM	#24
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,888 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Here ya go: Got the okay to ask...what's the best brand of homeopathic hcg?

07-11-2012, 03:50 PM	#27
patburk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10 Gallery: patburk	Hi Dawn Patrick one more time...it looks like you have tried a ton of brands, BTW your pic makes me wonder why you even need them, kudos to you anyway. ok bottom line this for a newbie...is there a brand you recommend?

07-11-2012, 03:55 PM	#28
Nicole T Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 1,021 Gallery: Nicole T Stats: 192/180/170 WOE: 5:2/JUDDD/Paleo Start Date: 4/22/13	I'll tell you my experience with my 3 rounds (now starting a 4th) of hcg. I started off with a brand of drops off of the internet (DIY HCG) and had barely no hunger--so much so that I completed a 63 day round! Fast forward to my next round and I started with the Intermountain pellets and then switched to the Intermountain drops. I was STARVING for the first 10 days to the point of my boyfriend not wanting to be around me because I was SO miserable. It did start to get better around day 10 and I completed the 23 day cycle. On to round 3 for me...I again used the Intermountain pellets and again had horrid hunger for the first 10 days. Even after the first ten days I was still quite hungry and only lasted 18 days (hence my crappy stabilization afterwards). Now I'm starting my 4th round and I found real homeopathic hcg at our local apothecary/drugstore (called HCG 1234). I am finishing up my second day and have just about zero hunger! Why oh why didn't I try a different brand the last two times when I was SO miserable??? All this to say that I do think there are differences and just because the Intermountain clearly doesn't work for me does not mean it work for someone else's body. I'm just happy I found something that doesn't leave me wanting to gnaw my arm off (or even both of them!) __________________ Nicole in beautiful Annapolis, MD

07-12-2012, 07:35 AM	#30
patburk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10 Gallery: patburk	Thanks again Hi, I figured the dated posts were my issue....thanks again for the help. I'm sorry about the tragic life events...had my share of those! Kudos to you for staying with your goal :-)

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