The most significant danger of HCG use in diet programs
, our third point, is the risk of attaining counterfeit HCG. In most jurisdictions, HCG is sold by prescription from a licensed medical doctor only. People are in potential risk of injecting themselves with unknown substances if they buy HCG over the internet. The fourth reason HCG is a bad choice is because without a full understanding of your body's metabolic rate, undersupplying your body with the right nutrition can cause it to eat away muscle tissue. Lastly, in women, extensive use of the hormone can cause OHSS or Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome. Before going into any form of long term diet program, always consult with a licensed nutritionist and dietitian; you will find that most will NOT recommend this diet.