Guide To The HCG Diet

Changes in Body Composition

There are many different diet protocols designed to target specific body areas to trim down and help you achieve your ideal shape and weight. Since HCG helps regulate both estrogen and progesterone levels, it can be beneficial for women who want to change body composition. Estrogen and progesterone may, in part, cause weight gain in certain areas of the body, such as the breasts, the thighs, and the posterior. HCG naturally boosts testosterone levels in men, which is important in attaining the male physique.

While visceral fat is necessary to protect the organs, hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance tend to cause such weight gain, typically in the abdominal cavity. The difficulty with trimming this area is that it is hard to treat and generally does not respond to conventional diet and exercise routines. This is how HCG has proven successful as an episodic complementary therapy to a weight loss regimen. It also works for those stubborn areas such as the upper arms and lower legs. In addition, HCG helps suppress appetite, which helps regulate hunger associated with hormonal imbalances.