As the HCG diet is becoming more and more popular and a trusted method of dieting, many people are starting on this diet and since most of these people are new to it, they have several questions about it. I have compiled several questions that are frequently asked about side effects of using HCG drops and common medications that dieters take while they are on the diet drops.
Question I have ordered some HCG product and I am confused about some things. The manual that came with it says that it is not necessary to stop the use of any medication but other sources say that the only medication allowed, while on HCG are birth control and aspirin. I also read that after the 21 day HCG diet you must also follow through a 3 week maintanace period where you can eat everything except of starches and sugar. Doesn’t every food, fruit and vegetables we eat have starces and sugar? Please help as I am confused about this whole diet.
Answer I assume you were referring to Dr. Simeons’ manuscript in your question. Than manual was developed in the 1950s and since then, nutrition science has come a long way. The sugars that Dr. Simeons refers to are the refined sugars that can obviously be bad for you. Natural sugars are an important part of our daily diet. The starches referred to are from potatoes, rice, etc. Phase three is intended to slowly introduce you back into regular foods at a metered pace. Where your body has been deprived of starches, simple carbohydrates and sugars, it will naturally hold onto those but if you slowly introduce those back into your diet you body will be able to much more efficiently break those down.
As far as your concern for the differences in the manuals, Dr. Simeons original manuscript is usually used as a diet aid and reference. When Dr. Simeons developed the diet, injectable HCG was the only way to administer this dieting substance. A homeopathic version did not exist then. When using prescription injectable HCG, you must take a break because it can build to a high level in your system and cause adverse side effects. Homeopathic drops do not build to a toxic level. You are taking much smaller doses more often sublingually verses intramuscular, thus allowing your body to expell any excess much quicker. I hope that this clarifies some of your concerns. Other diet manuals have been written to help people better understand the diet and its process. Those manuals address the homeopathic application of HCG.
One last item to address is the use of medications on the diet. Only your attending doctor can modify your medication needs and uses. Homeopathic hcg works very well with most perscription medications.
Question I purchased homeopathic HCG drops for the first time and I am ready to start the protocol. I am a type 2 diabetic and would like to know how that affects my loading days as I can’t really load up on lots of fatty foods. Thank you in advance!
Answer First of all, I must recommend that you consult your physician. You will find that your insulin needs will change as you progress through the diet. Your doctor can make some adjustments to the diet based on your specific needs. As far as the load days, you do not need to eat fatty foods in excess. Listen to your body. You system will get overloaded easier than others’ and therefore you do not need to eat as much as others who do not have diabetes. Again, please consult your doctor so that he can follow you through this pocess.
Question Am I facing any risk by taking high blood pressure medications and HCG drops simultaneously? Also, will these homeopathic drops make me feel speedy?
Answer Many people take HCG while using other medications, including those for high blood pressure. It is advisable that you work directly with your physican so that he can modify the diet if he sees the need. More importantly, monitoring the medications you take is crucial. Many people find that their medication needs change as they lose considerable amounts of weight. To answer your second question, you should not feel ‘speedy’ while on the diet. Many people experience increased energy, but not a speedy feeling as if you had to much caffeine. Best of luck with the diet.
Question I was doing really well on the diet but the last couple of days I started gaining weight. I have gained 2 lbs. I did not change the strict diet and I am drinking 80oz of water a day. Just wondering if I should be concerned.
Answer There could be several different reasons for weight gain. The most common is going through a menstrual cycle. Sodium intake can also be the cause of weight gain and of course, if someone cheats with a sweet treat or something fatty, it can most certainly disrupt your diet. You can always have an apple day or steak day if you hit a plateau or consistently gain for more than 3 days.
