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Are HCG Injections Safe To Use When Diagnosed With Seizures?
I would like to use hcg injections with my weight loss program. I will not be using the 500 calorie diet regimen some subscribe to but a reasonable diet and exercise program. I have been diagnosed with a seizure disorder completely controlled with meds. Should i have any concerns about using hcg?
Wed, 14 Mar 2018
Hello,
HCG injections are not an evidence based treatment for weight loss and research shows any success with this diet is due to the extreme calorie reduction associated with the HCG program, a calorie level that is unhealthy and leads to loss of muscle mass. And, since HCG is a female hormone, taking it with a seizure disorder complicates the picture.
If I were your provider I would disc us the benefits of a very low carbohydrate diet (VLCD) since this type of plan has been successful in controlling seizures and with weight loss both.
Such a plan is best administered by a knowledgeable physician or Dietitian and is what I would recommend. I do not consider HCG safe or effective for weight loss.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Shattler
HCG injections are not an evidence based treatment for weight loss and research shows any success with this diet is due to the extreme calorie reduction associated with the HCG program, a calorie level that is unhealthy and leads to loss of muscle mass. And, since HCG is a female hormone, taking it with a seizure disorder complicates the picture.
If I were your provider I would disc us the benefits of a very low carbohydrate diet (VLCD) since this type of plan has been successful in controlling seizures and with weight loss both.
Such a plan is best administered by a knowledgeable physician or Dietitian and is what I would recommend. I do not consider HCG safe or effective for weight loss.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Shattler
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