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HCG and Weight LossPosted on 10.27.09 12:17AM under Anti-Aging Medicine, Fat Reduction, HCG for Weight Loss, Houston, Needle Free Lipodissolve, Needle Free Mesotherapy, No-needle Mesotherapy, Texas, The Woodlands, Vitamins for Healthy Aging, Weight Loss, Women's Health While off label, HCG has been used to facilitate weight loss with a proper diet and exercise program. The following describes its action on hunger and metabolism: A study published in 1954 revealed that high levels of HCG during pregnancy regulated metabolic function and controlled metabolism. The mechanism of action is HCG’s affect on the hypothalamus to moderate the thyroid, adrenals, fat storage and metabolic rate while mobilizing fat out from fat storage and increasing circulating calories for body to utilize.
HCG is given as a self-administered daily subcutaneous injection of 125 IU daily (.1cc). For patients desiring a weight loss of less than 15 lbs., 26 injections are recommended, and for more than 15 lbs loss, 40 injections. The only contraindication is pregnancy or plans for pregnancy during treatment.
HCG treatment’s goal is to lower the degree of hunger and enhance a better sense of well-being. Patients on HCG are more apt to remain on a low calorie diet
A 2006 study showed that HCG increases Adiponectin (ADP) levels, a fat cell hormone involved in glucose and lipid metabolism. For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at <!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:”"; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} –> info@birkenmedicalaesthetics.com Post Comments* Required. Your email will never be displayed in public. |
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