The Original hCG Diet Protocol involves taking daily injections of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and following a very low calorie diet.
How Can This Work?
The average hCG treatment course should last 26 days, however it has been known to last as long as 43 days. Any more than that could cause the patient to become resistant to the medication.
Does It Actually Work?
The FDA now views HCG weight-loss medication as homoeopathic and wholly ineffectual. They view the sale of it for weight loss as dishonest.