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 FDA says HCG weight-loss products are illegalOver-the-counter HCG products being sold for weight loss are illegal and claims that the drugs work are unsubstantiated, the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Tuesday. HGC products are sold online and in stores as pellets, sprays or oral drops. These products are considered by the FDA to be unapproved new drugs. Last week, the FDA, along with the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to seven companies manufacturing human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG, products labeled "homeopathic." The products in question are "hCG Diet Drops Weight Loss Formula," "hCG Diet Pellets Weight Loss Formula," "Alcohol Free hCG Weight Loss Formula,""HCG Fusion 30," "HCG Fusion 43," "Homeopathic Original HCG," Homeopathic HCG," "HCG Platinum X-30," "HCG Platinum X-14" "HCG Diet Homeopathic Drops," and "HCG Extra Weight Loss Homeopathic Drops." “These HCG products marketed over-the-counter are unproven to help with weight loss and are potentially dangerous even if taken as directed,” said Ilisa Bernstein, acting director of the Office of Compliance in FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “And a very low-calorie diet should only be used under proper medical supervision.” The FDA says people on such diets have an increased risk of heart arrhythmia's, electrolyte imbalance and gallstones. Currently no HCG products for weight loss have been approved by the agency. Companies have 15 days to tell the agency what corrective actions they will take, otherwise the FDA will take legal action ranging from seizure to criminal prosecution. “Deceptive advertising about weight loss products is one of the most prevalent types of fraud,” said David Vladeck, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Any advertiser who makes health claims about a product is required by federal law to back them up with competent and reliable scientific evidence, so consumers have the accurate information they need to make good decisions.” |
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I've lost 37 lbs. in 47 days. My BP is down to normal. BG is down to normal. What I am is someone who tried many different diets to lose weight and hhcg works like a charm. HHCG works. I don't sell the product and, I'm guessing, probably lots of these folks that keep telling you that it works don't sell it. Even though you don't believe it....it still works. All the people who follow, that's important, follow the protocol.....know this.
Big Pharm is probably planning to unleash the first and only diet medication that has never been seen before! They are gonna call it SuperSpectacularTHCG88, tested on a couple frightened animals in a lab and pushed through the FDA because the need is so great. Halo. With additives that make it work Better, but are a little dangerous, therefore only licensed physicians are licensed to give it out to the massive masses....along with a free bag of cheeto's, SuperSpectacularTHCG88 High Fructose energy bar and gym membership. Well, three day gym membership.
Mizzy, you are so right, how many movies made, stories told, songs sung about really good things that were lost through out history in a political machine fueled by greed. And we're just lettin' it happen. We will all just see now that it is out of our hands.
So does Atikins ... baby, you are the PR for what Big Pharm? Fifty folks take time out of busy lives to say to you..."It worked for me" and your sitting there saying, "meh, they're all gettin' paid." You must be a Hoot to hang out with.
Who is regulating the FDA?
You really nailed it. Who regulates the FDA, how many corrupt back room deals have the FDA done with Big Pharma in order to keep us all customers (SICK). Thank you for the post. Marcus Maven. http://www.1maven.com
i totally agree with you.ive recently started hcg diet.i am fifty,done with menopause and tried everything.this works freat 10 lbs the first week and i feel great all kinds of energy.the billion dollar diet industry is losing out. the walmart natural hcg tore me up but the real stuff works.
You can lose the weight with the 500 calorie diet alone. It will do nothing harmful to you I have done it. Then you are saving alot of money each month too
Amen, Sista. I am going to be 60 in May and have been about 20# overweight my whole life. This stuff worked. That was 6 months ago. It secretly taught me to eat healthy foods in moderation by following the protocol strictly. It got me off of sugar and white flour and excess bad fats (I eat lots of raw nuts – avocados – salmon now) I don't crave those horrible foods any longer and simply refuse more than a bite when I'm offered. For me that was worth a ton more than the ton of fat it removed. Every year about 6 months before my next birthday I would vow to get that fat off and I would always fail. This year I have it in the bag. Thanks to HCG1234. I was never hungry – never tired – just felt great – no side effects. FDA – Go Away!
Yes, the HCG diet works!! I lost 65 pounds easlly! I am not a dieter but was able to do this with 5 kids at home each day because it is simple to follow and easy to do because you are not hungry! Too bad the FDA has to stick their noses in a good thing...
where can i buy this HCG??????? I need it!!
walmart
The walmart kind is hormone free- for the diet to work correctly you need a kind with "HCG" actually in the formula. You can google HCG and find many companies, just make sure that their ingredients are have 'human chorionic ganadtropin' in them. I have done the diet twice, both times I went through a place called "do-it-yourself hcg" you can go to google and find them. I think they go by 'diy hcg' for short. Good Luck in your weight loss!
dont buy walmart kind.its full of amino acids which makes for awful heartburn plus i lost nothing.go on line thru omninutrition or simeons.my first week i lost 10 lbs and feel great
The FDA needs to stop trying to make an extra buck in their own pockets. I am doing an HCG program that follows Dr. Simeon's instructions and have lost 125lbs since August 20th of this year.
This program saved my life. I am no longer taking any medications for health issues and I am able to function better.
I couldn't do regular exercise due to having lymphodema in my legs. Exercise causes my legs to swell very badly and it is extremely painful.
Before starting this program I had been dealing with pseudo tumor cerebri. This is where an overweight person develops too much vitamin B and the vitamin B causes over production of the spinal fluid. The symptoms mock a brain tumor. I no longer need to take medication for this and my headaches and all other symptoms have completely disappeared.
I was not hungry with the HCG even though I am only eating 500 calories per day.
I am sleeping better and have much more energy. This program has not only helped me lose weight, but has also retrained my way of thinking when it comes to food. I have made a complete lifestyle change with my eating habits, because of this program.
Good luck trying to tell me or the 20 plus people I know that this program has been a complete success for that it doesn't work. We know otherwise.
Also, I don't think a lot of people realize that it would be almost impossible for a person to be successful on a 500 calories diet, if they are constantly hungry. That is the whole purpose of the HCG, it disolves fat cells and helps subside hunger at the same time. There's NO WAY I could do 500 calories a day wtihout the HCG.
I have lost almost 50 pounds, since April of this year! I have five kids and for years I tried everything to lose weight! I had knee problems and gallbladder problems, couldn't even lay on my right side to sleep for years! After all the weight loss all my medical problems are gone! I use to retain water and swell all the time, had to take water pills and after the first round of HCG! I don't have that problem anymore! The government simply wants to keep America FAT! The other weight loss drugs out there have been known to make your heart bleed! Really? The government profits from us being FAT! The medical industry profits from us being FAT! The diet companies who know their generic forms of Speed won't work profit from America being FAT! The food industry profit from us being FAT! All this BS from our government about wanting to help America get healthy is a lie. Anyone who has researched what they are putting in our foods to keep us fat knows that and the FDA does nothing at all to stop all the chemicals put in our foods! They worry now about a product that is helping hundreds of American's lose weight and keep it off? A product that has been used for years and years by the social elite who could pay 500 a shot for it? I can only say may all you government leaders and the "others" who profit from poisoning and deceiving American's rot in hell with your blood money. The government think American's are stupid because they believe what they hear and don't bother doing their research. I hope all who read this begin to fight back by empowering yourself with research and knowledge of whats going on around you. This government is a slave to cash, not to serving the needs of it's people. We will remain sick and unhealthy until we stand up and fight for the lives of future generations. Changing whats in a happy meal won't cut it, taking the poison out of our foods and giving us access to something that works will.
I am very thankful to the hcg diet for me and specially my husband his blood pressure,his alertness have improved. We go to an MD and under supervision.thanks hcg
I have lost 60 lbs this year all the while experiencing zero hunger and tons of energy. I am past menopause and no regular diet was working for me. I felt the only way out was weight loss surgery. I am sooo glad I tried this one more thing before I resorted to that!
Those who say of course you lose weight eating so little – try doing that without HCG. You would want to gnaw your arm off the hunger would be so intense.
For those who don't know – the HCG protocol is done for short periods of 3-6 weeks at a time. In between the wt loss periods you go to maintenance for 6 weeks or so.
I still want to lose another 20 so I have immediately purchased another 2 bottles of pellets. You never know when/if the government will take it away!
where did you order it from?
I did the hCG diet a year ago and lost 30lbs using it. Today, I'm 60lbs lighter (I lost the other 30 from exercising) and it all began with the hCG diet. Granted, it's a very difficult diet to adhere to, but it worked for my wife and I.
They had a "trial" special of this stuff online with NOTHING letting you know you had to cancel before the 14 day mark (Ifound that out later). It was $4.95 to try it. I searched the ENTIRE page to make sure there was no hidden clause about auto re-orders, etc. So after getting the stuff and finding out it is nothing but mineral water, I called the company to try and send it back. They said to keep it as they don't take returns and nothing more would be sent. A month later, I not only get another bottle but looked at my credit card statement and they had billed me $89.95....TWICE! I called them again and they refused to credit my account even though I had called them previously and the lady was a condescending b*@$# on the phone to boot and again, refused to let me return their $89.95 mineral water. Luckily my credit card company had no issues upholding the dispute.......it is a total SCAM! Anyone can lose weight on 500 calories a day...I actually had this stuff tested where I work and it is nothing but mineral water. BUYER BEWARE! I'm glad something is being done.
With all do respect, BA – what does a scam website have to do with the effectiveness of HCG? There are thousands out there like me who have experienced successful weight loss. My doctor was pleased – said I looked like a different person. Damn the FDA.
CAVEAT EMPTOR!....
wife and i purchased HCG from a reputbiel supplier – with a real store-front – and went on the HCG 500 calorie "diet" in October.
I'm 50 pounds lighter, off my blood pressure and cholosterol meds and feel great!
never really felt hungry.. had a few cravings for potato chips off-and-on...
yes – HCG can be abused
Yes – ther are unscrupulos folks out there selling "rose-water" as HCG.
but hey – this stuff works.
I am very interested in hcg. All of you mention it working for the most part. Does the walmart version work? If not where should I purchase it from
No one is out there really saying if teh actual HCG (drops or other form) are harmful themselves. If you read carefuly what the FDA says, htey only say a 500 calorie diet can be harmful. So I wish someone woudl really answer the question if HCG itself is harmful for people to use.
There is no hCG in the homeopathic stuff. That's why it was "legal" to use because the real hormone can only be used with a prescription and chances are good your doctor won't prescribe it for weight loss.
thank youuuuuuu
Kitty, please try go to my website http://www.newsteele.com Diets don't work, you have to put nutrition in your body and change your lifestyle. I have tried everything in the World Zeal is the real deal. God Bless you!
There is no need to take anything else – CLA is simply the best natural supplement for weightloss.
Buy it out of the country. The real stuff works better anyway.
if you want a reputable place, try this http://www.homeopathicweightmanagement.com/ but I still recommend the real stuff. Lost 90 lbs on it already
You all that are using HCG are going to see what everyone's talking about in a year or 2 when you gain all your weight back and more. Kinda sucks that you all want an easy fix and aren't willing to do hardwork by excercing and eating right. HCG is strickly for lazy people.
And so, that person with lymphedema in her legs should just suffer, right? hCG isn't just a quick fix. Honestly, it's kept me on the straight and narrow. I've learned to watch out for processed foods with a bunch of crap in them. I've learned to make a lot of my own stuff. I generally eat healthier and I DON'T SNACK ANYMORE!!! That was my biggest problem; and it was a very hard habit to break to just munch on s*** while watching TV. You have to change your habits. If you don't, of course you'll gain the weight back. But it helps you. Don't be shooting your mouth off when you haven't tried it.
Amy, I don't have to try it, I lost my weight the right way, by working out and eating right. People are just plain lazy.
You don't have any empathy for people that can't lose weight the normal way, do you? For people that have diseases or other problems. Actually, I know what it is. You're envious because I was able to lose 90 lbs in a year sitting on my butt and playing video games. It's not like I'm not ever going to exercise. Once I get to my ideal weight, that it how I will maintain myself and tone up. But I might as well lose it as fast as I can. After all, I have a ten-year reunion to go to next year and they won't even recognize me. I have an aversion to trying to loose weight with exercise while I took two trimesters of a Swim for Fit course while I was 250 lbs. Worked my butt off, almost passing out at every class, walking a mile home from school, and not loosing a pound. Exercise sucks. Not everybody finds it enjoyable or gets the endorphin flowing. It's so hard to motivate myself to exercise that I had a year to lose weight for my wedding and never even bothered. Why insult people? Why do you care? If it helps people get healthy, what does it matter how they got there? I'm glad I found this, and it's not an easy thing to do. You're surrounded by friends who want to go to lunch with you. Surrounded by family and holidays that you can't partake in because unlike every other diet on the planet, you can NOT cheat. It's not lazy. The amount of willpower it takes is incredible. And you're eating healthier anyway. You can't just grab ANY can of tomatoes, if there's sugar added, u can't eat it. So, you start looking at labels. Making your own things. Ever made BBQ sauce? W/o molasses? I have, and it wasn't half bad. And a lot healthier. So, like I said, overweight people are getting healthier and you want to berate them for it? Shame on you.
no its not for lazy people.i had to quit the pool for it.i work 60 hours a week ,starting at 4am.i work 10 to 12 hours daily with no break or lunch.come home and dont play video games or watch tv but raise teen girls and my house is immaculate.i garden and ride a motprcycle so lazy i am not.but after i went thru menopause the weight came on.so why not loose fast easy and feel great.hcg is the only thing that has worked and i feel 30 again
HCG may in fact work, but trying to live on 500 calories a day is not good for a person's health. Whatever happened to good nutrition, portion control and exercise. Most people load up on processed food and diet soda's and it's packing on the pounds! Why not try a safe, proven, extremely effective plan and system that delivers superior nutrition and a community that supports you every step of the way! Join the 90 Day Challenge and transform your body and your health. Go to How about losing weight the safe, effective and proven way. Good nutrition, portion control and exercise! Thankfully, there is a company that is helping thousands of people lose weight and achieve their goals. It's fun, easy and the support is amazing! Check out the 90 Day Challenge! Transform your body and your health. Go to http://info.OneStepAway.net
Russ you are missing the point. I tried the normal way over and over and it didn't work. I even did Paleo Diet (very healthy) and crossfit for 4 months and loss 4 lbs and didn't even go down in my clothes size. My trainer was astounded. So, not every can lose the normal way. The 500 is only for a short time. It's not like anyone is asking anyone to do it every day for the rest of their life. And as a result of doing this diet and am lighter and healthier. I really don't see the downsize. Just because people can't do it your way doesn't mean it's bad.
the prveiew should be pretty cool. although i've just learned it will be pushed back a few hours. i was set to stay up for the start time and everything.
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You are not just living on 500 calories...the whole point is that the HCG takes the extra calories you need to live from your EXCESS fat....just like it does when a mother is pregnant and barfing all day every day. It takes the mother's fat, not food (since she is not keeping it down) and uses it for the needs of the baby. And, mother finds that she has lost weight when she gives birth to a healthy baby. You're not pregnant when on the diet, so it can use your fat for calories-literally melting the fat right off!
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That's bull, I've lost 240 pounds on hcg, no side effects at all! My bp is down my cholesterol is finally in range, no gallstones, my heart is better then ever. All of us on hcg are not spending money on burger king, mcdonalds, and junk food so maybe the sales are down, whatever i'm still gonna take the hcg and keep losing weight. Staying strong go hcg. Woop Woop.
This is crazy. My wife lost over 60 lbs and I lost 49 lbs and we have never felt better it has changed our lives. We use the drops and they worked for us. If you want to e mail me you can at anthonyglee@verizon.net I could give you more info. I wish big drug companies wouldn't have the FDA in their back pocket. What about all these drugs they approve that kill people? We got ours at http://www.hcgxtremeweightloss.com
i lost 39 pounds and just recently orded more
Yes it works. but you are putting your body in Ketosis read up on this and you will see why it works not healthy way to loose wight.
My weight gain was a gradual progression that began during menopause and escalated through eight years of job changes, entrepreneurial enterprises, stress, worry, loss of a sibling through sudden and unexpected death, financial stresses, etc. I have tried every weight loss out there. The only thing that has worked was Anumed's ehcg. I don't care what anyone says I know the product works. I have been off the program for almost 2 years now and only gained 5 pounds back. It was a life change for me and I will never forget it. Kitty got mine from http://www.anumed-intl.com but I know a couple stores have it. I think it was cheaper in the stores. So you might want to look in a store for the ehcg.
homeopathic preparations are neither a food nor a drug...so where does the FDA derive the authority to declare them illegal? Or is just that there's a new weight loss drug scheduled for release this January? And doesn't it bother anyone that the FDA believes that the only way to cure a disease is with a drug? Health is your first Wealth and it is a personal individual Response-Ability. No doctor ever cured a patient of anything ever. Healing only comes from within.
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My husband and I both used the homeopathic HCG this spring. My husband lost 25 lbs and I lost 19 lbs. I loved it. I'm not a big eater, and it actually helped me to eat more smaller meals a day, was only as hungry as I normally would of been before a meal. We as Americans over eat and indulge in foods that aren't even good for us. My antioxidant levels went up after 2 months with eating right. I ate 3 proteins a day, 5 veg. and 2 fruits a day.That diet was way better than my normal diet! It has made both of us realize better eating practices.
Sometimes people need to drop weight quickly, especially if they have a lot to lose so they are kept encouraged. Yes, we all need to learn a healthy diet, our children at an early age need to be taught, and it is a shame that we aren't given choices for our own health. I have been someone that has taken my own health on, not a Drs. opinion, no medications! I think we should be able to seek out the things that work for each of us. It is no surprise that the FDA would take control, this is a money maker for them. Of course!
For those concerned that HCG will be unavailable, there is an alternative. It increases the body metabolism without the concern of hormones. Added with a supplement program to support the body's health, everyone on the program is feeling great as they shed pounds and adapt to a healthier lifestyle of eating. Maybe it will work for you.
For those that only believe in exercise, continue with that. Keep in mind that too much exercise compromises your immune response–ever wonder why you are getting sick?
I also did the hcg and on my first round I lost 30 in 30 days. Since then I have attempted to do the 2nd round but was not in the right mind set. I am now, and just atsrted again. It does work, but you have to be in the right mind set, and make sure you are prepared (preparing your meals in advance!)I would also recommend this to anyone.
ihave tried many a diet.with being 51 done with menopause i didnt think anything would work.the walmart hcg for 19.99 is a rip off.it just gave me awful heartburn and no loss.my first week on the hcg thru omninutrition i lost 10 lbs.i feel great,full of energy and not real hungry.you really must follow it exactly with no cheating and no excercize.i will stock pile this for future use if they pull it from the market.the shame is a billion dollar industry is losing out cause this does work.a dr.office here in peoria ill.is giving the shots and the program for 1,200 dollars.so let me think,there is a big financial loss.i have stopped all blood pressure meds and hearyburn med too.this diet is a proven just check my progress on fb as laura cruse
You are all spending too much time online, get out and be active; burn it off...Then you won't have to take pregnant women's pee to lose weight. Get out there and break a sweat!
you are very uninformed but read selinas info.
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this is totally fake!
HCG is a hormone that tells your body to release stored fat.
When a women is pregnant she produces alot of the hcg hormone to tell the body to release stored fat so the baby
does not famine.
When going on a low calorie diet 500- HCG tells your body to release stored fat- so your body
has no idea you are not eating 2000 calories b/c it is burning thru all this excess fat being released.
Why you are not hungry either.
Once finished with maintnance phase- your body is reset to your new weight- you will only
start gaining weight if you go and eat mcdonalds everyday- but if you maintain a balanced diet
you will maintain your weight.
FDA is trying to classify HCG as a "Drug" so that you have to get a perscription for the shots costing $400
They are crooks – need to worry about making our food clean too many outburst of ecoli and salmanela
Where are the guidlines for fast food companies mass producing beef & chicken in a unhealthy way.
by feeding the cows corn-watch food inc.. will change the way to view fast food.
your info is great.send me any info at lcruse61@yahoo.com i would like to keep getting the drops.
I am so glad I read most of these posts- I have done this diet and lost 27 pounds- It does work- but I got freaked out due to the FDA taking it off the market- I thought they found it to be cancerous or something- I wanted to start it up one more time to lose 15 more pounds and I am so glad I bought it in time.
Good luck to those of you that are trying to buy it now
Aspirin can be abused, so can all the meds released to OTC to guarantee Big PROFITS for Big Pharma. I'm more concerned about the unscrupulous FDA, the majority of doctors who are ignorant and focused only on making profits (NOT taking care of patients) and all those who have lost integrity for the sake of unethical profiteering.
I'd rather treat myself rather than kow tow to glorified (in their own minds) mechanics!
Tell me how, with all this testimony from unsolicited folks, the FDA or anyone else can claim this stuff doesn't work for weight loss? Worked for me and a half dozen other folks I know. One I know said she hated it and quit after a few days. I felt fantastic while on it and lost 22 pounds. My only criticism of the "hcg program" is that it wasn't the magic bullet for my mental eating habits, but it also never claimed to be. The FDA is wrong on this one, in my opinion.
Hey true..some guides really work..i found a useful one on http://www.supplementsforweight-loss.com/ that discusses the same thing..
thanks for that wonderful info! have you tried hcg weight loss in portland
I too am a believer in the hcg drops. I believe that the PRODUCT does work, and the FDA is just mad b/c they're not making a buck. They'd rather have people on high blood pressure medications, and going to the doctor for health issues, b/c that is how they make their bucks! America is UNHEALTHY, and it just pads the pockets of the FDA and pharmaceutical companies. HCG works, I'm living proof, down 23lbs in 5 weeks, I have more energy, feel better, and look better. My husband is down 30in 28 days. He just went to the doctor who congratulated him on his weight loss and shared his protocol with his office staff, giving my husband his blessing. Don't knock it until you've tried it!!!
Listen I lost well over 75 pounds on HCG you fda people are full of crap I tried everything to lose weight and it didn't work but I did hcg and lost mostly all my weight and I am keeping it off I went from 302 and now weighing 219...so FDA cannot sayHCG don't work I lost tons of weight I recommend to anyone to get hcg
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