The hCG diet is not a new concept; although it may seem to be, since it is the latest fad diet to steal the attention of Americans seeking weight-loss nirvana. However, hCG (human chorionic ...

But hCG is not approved for weight loss and there’s no evidence it helps. The U.S. FDA warns against its use, saying that very restrictive diets, such as the hCG diet, are dangerous. The history ...

Among the hundreds of drastic and unproven weight loss plans, the controversial hCG diet may take the cake. Discredited by researchers in the 1970s, the near-starvation diet restricts followers to ...

HCG has been grabbing the attention of dieters around the world with promises of dropping pounds quickly. But with the promises also come a lot of questions about whether it’s effective and safe.

The HCG Diet. Medical supervision; Take HCG drops or injections daily; Very low calorie - 500/day; Foods mostly protein, vegetables with some fruit and bread. Very limited dairy. No sugars, complex ...

ANOTHER DAY, another diet and this week we have a diet that dates back to the 1950s and actively uses a hormone produced in pregnancy to promote rapid weight loss.

The HCG Diet that dates back decades is on the rise again with renewed chatter on the Internet and TV.But critics warn it's a fraud and could be risky.

The Zone Diet. South Beach. A box of P90X DVDs. A glance at my bookshelf would tell you that sensible diets and working out have always been my M.O. The Zone helped me drop those pesky five pounds ...

The HCG Diet Quick Start Cookbook: 30 Days To A Thinner You by Anne W. Wolfinger is an excellent book for dieters seeking to lose a great deal of weight in a short period of time. The Wolfinger ...

There is a popular fad diet that claims you can lose 40 pounds in 40 days. It's called the HCG diet.

HCG is a fat-burning hormone naturally produced during pregnancy that some say also suppresses your appetite. You take it in cycles of around 20 or 40 days while eating just 500 calories a day.