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Compound Profile
HCG should not be promoted for weight loss: FDA warns against HCG weight loss products, and clinical evidence shows weight loss comes from severe calorie restriction rather than HCG.
Evidence level
Strong evidence
Typical onset
Varies by prep
Safety rating
Use extra caution: Generally well tolerated caution
Best for
Metabolism
Avoid / review if
Everyone For Over The Counter Weight Loss Use, Especially Pregnancy Attempts, Clot Risk
Review before use if any apply: Everyone For Over The Counter Weight Loss Use, Especially Pregnancy Attempts, Clot Risk.
HCG Diet has a strong evidence evidence rating.
Preclinical mechanism details from scientific profiles; these represent plausible pathways but do not guarantee clinical efficacy in humans.
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