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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone naturally produced in the body and is significantly increased during pregnancy. HCG has many functions within the body including maintaining progesterone production and immune function during pregnanacy. As a mother goes through the stages of pregnancy, her HCG levels correspondingly rise in order to help maintain nutrition for the growing placenta.
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The HCG diet was created by Dr. A.T.W Simeons in the late 1960's. Dr. Simeons observed that pregnant women in India whom are naturally subjected to calorie-deficient diet were still bearing healthy newborn children. He hypothesized that the increased levels of HCG produced by the placenta during pregnancy must be responsible for aiding in the nutrition and development of the child throughout pregnancy. He reasoned that the hypothalamus programs the body to use HCG to utilize the mother's fat stores in order to help protect the developing fetus. He began using low doses of HCG in conjunction with a low calorie diet in order to help facilitate weight loss. What he observed is that it helped overweight and obese adults to lose dramatic amounts of fat and weight in a short amount of time. Furthermore he found that the fat which was lost was not the "good" protecting fat that surrounds organs, but rather the "bad" fat which is typically found in problem areas such as the buttocks, thighs, under arms and waist line.
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a prescription medication used by Sneed Medical Rejuvenation Clinic in its weight loss program. The active ingredient in HCG is FDA approved for medical indications other than weight loss. The use of HCG in this program is an off-label use of this medication. A number of studies and scientific articles have been published supporting the use of HCG in weight loss programs over the last 60 years.
HCG: 40 day supply of Prescription HCG (injections or the new rapid dissolving tablets) for muscle preservation and appetite control.
Lab tests: Blood is drawn for a Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP), Complete Blood Count (CBC), Kidney & Liver Functions, and Thyroid panel (free T3, T4 and TSH). Tests include lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, cardiac risk factor), blood sugar levels, protein and calcium levels, kidney and liver functions and white blood cells, red blood cells, and others.
Initial Consultation, Physical Exam, and Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hcg Protocol and Restricted Calorie Diet Plan
Food Diary
Weekly Weigh-Ins. Check your progress and meet with one of our health care staff to discuss your program and success or difficulties.
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