HCG Liquid Diet
The HCG liquid diet comes in injections and drops. The original way to administer the HCG liquid diet was by injecting the hormone into your muscles. Now, there is a simpler, less painful way to administer it. You simply put a few drops under your tongue and it will go into your blood stream.
HCG Liquid Diet – Injections vs. Drops
Both the injections and drops will produce the same results; however, the major difference is in the method they are administered. Listed below is a comparison to help you decide which method is best for you:
Weight Loss
- Injections – 1 to 3 pounds per day
- Drops – 1 to 3 pounds per day
Benefits
- Injections – Effective up to a limit and are absorbed quickly
- Drops – More powerful because they are diluted and do not require any mixing
Longevity
- Injections – Have an expiration date
- Drops – Not expiration date
Safety
- Injections – Can cause infections, swelling, and itching from the shots
- Drops – No risk for infections
Side Effects
- Injections – Painful and can cause lumps and muscle cramps. Also may experience nausea, dizziness, and/or vomiting.
- Drops – No pain or cramps because there are not any injections. There are also no known serious side effects because they are natural.
Storing
- Injections – The shots require refrigeration.
- Drops – No refrigeration is required.
Cost
- Injections – On average – $300 to $400 per 1000 i.u
- Drops – On average of $70 to $100 per ounce
Understand that with injections, you will need to have a prescription, as well as have a doctor administer the shots. If you intend on doing the injections yourself, you will need to at least learn the proper techniques.
With the drops, you will not need to see a doctor in order to take them. However, it is still recommended that you contact your doctor before you begin any new diet, especially the HCG diet due to the restricted calories.
Purchasing HCG Liquid Diet Drops
Most people have decided to use the HCG liquid diet drops instead of injections mainly due to the fact that there is no pain involved and there are not any known serious side effects. When choosing HCG liquid diet drops, you will want to make sure you do your research, as there are many scam artists out there that are ready to take advantage of you. Take time to verify information about the company, as well as the product before you buy. Beware of any websites that offer prices that are too good to be true. These are likely not high quality products.
Ensure the company offers a guarantee. The guarantee should be long enough to allow you to truly test the product and ensure they work for you. Always read the fine print. Make sure the website has a toll free phone number and then physically call the number. Ask questions during this call. Ask how and where the product was manufactured and if they have a secure online shopping cart. Check the testimonials. However, testimonials can easily be made up. There should be some advantages and disadvantages listed.
The HCG liquid diet combined with a 500 calorie diet is a popular way to lose weight at a quick pace.