The HCG Diet has undergone a rebirth but has actually been around for well over 55 years. Dr. A.T.W.  Simeon initially described this diet after spending time in India where he observed that even women who had very poor diets during their pregnancies delivered healthy babies. Through his research, Dr. Simeon determined that the reason for this protection was HCG. HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a hormone that occurs naturally both in males and females.

It is the hormone that regulates metabolism in a very special manner. When used correctly, in conjunction with a non-fat low calorie diet, it will lead to the burning of only the abnormal fat deposits. When patients diet without HCG, weight loss is not controlled as well and can lead to the loss of lean muscle mass or healthy fat which is needed to help the body to continue to function in a healthy manner. It is the HCG that keeps the body out of starvation mode and it works well for men and women.

It is also believed that HCG has an effect on the appetite center of the brain, which is why patients on the HCG diet do not experience headaches, discomfort or the incredible hunger associated with low calorie diets. HCG has the benefit of rebooting your metabolism permanently with proper eating and leads to less sagging skin. It also has several health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.