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The basis for the physician supervised ARR LLC HCG Weight Loss Intervention was originally developedin the 1950s by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons. The core precepts of the program include the use of prescription Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in combination with a very low calorie diet (VLCD), and has been referred to by some people as "the weight loss cure." While we do not feel it's responsible to call our program a "cure," after careful research and consideration, we know it's the best weight loss option of its kind.

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What is HCG?
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone naturally produced by the body. It increases your body's ability to metabolize fat for energy, among many other needs!

What is HCG used for?
HCG is FDA approved to treat infertility via an intramuscular injection. When used for infertility treatment the dosage is generally 5,000 - 10,000 IU's daily. The dosage for HCG weight loss is 125 - 180 IU's (12.5mg - 18mg) daily via a nasal spray.

Despite years of successful use for the purpose of weight loss HCG is not approved by the FDA for weight loss. The FDA acknowledges HCG is used for weight loss by requiring the following statement; "HCG HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY OR WEIGHT CONTROL. THERE IS NO SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE THAT HCG INCREASES WEIGHT LOSS BEYOND THAT RESULTING FROM CALORIC RESTRICTION, THAT IT CAUSES A MORE ATTRACTIVE OR "NORMAL" DISTRIBUTION OF FAT OR THAT IT DECREASES THE HUNGER AND DISCOMFORT ASSOCIATED WITH CALORIE-RESTRICTIVE DIETS."

The ARR LLC honors the intent of the FDA's statement, which is protective in nature. The FDA statement does not address the more substantive issue, which is the significant risk of not taking action to reduce your weight and risking future illness. The ARR LLC HCG weight loss intervention cannot make any guarantees, it nevertheless provides a time-tested approach to weight loss that is physician supervised and individually monitored for safety and effectiveness.

Where does the HCG used in the ARR LLC program come from?
The HCG we use is made in the U.S. and comes from a Compounfding  pharmacy. This pharmacy has filled thousands of HCG weight loss prescriptions for clinics around the U.S.

 What is the history of the HCG diet?
From the 1950s -1970s, Dr. Albert T. Simeons, a British-born physician, developed a weight loss program that used HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin), a natural hormone that is produced when a woman becomes pregnant. Dr. Simeons reasoned that because HCG utilized the pregnant woman's own fat reserves to sustain fetal nutrition during periods of maternal food deprivation, it would be possible for a small amount of HCG to be administered daily to non-pregnant women (and also men) to assist in better utilizing unnecessary visceral fat reserves, thereby facilitating rapid weight loss while on a very low calorie diet (VLCD.)

Under Dr. Simeons' medical supervision, his patients received a subcutaneous injection (into the belly fat area) of HCG daily for a period of 30-40 days. Women on average lost 25-40 pounds and men lost 35-47 lbs, though results varied with each individual. (NOTE: The Riordan Clinic HCG program will use nasal spray, which has been shown to produce identical results without the pain of injection. Sublingual drops or subcutaneous injections are available if medically necessary.)

Dr. Simeons created a research manual, "Pounds and Inches" that focused on the use of HCG as a weight loss solution. He found that HCG alone did not cause weight loss. However, if used in combination with a specific low calorie diet, combined with mild exercise, significant weight loss could occur.

During his research, Dr. Simeons found a relative lack of "starvation symptoms" that would otherwise be expected for a patient on such a low calorie diet (approximately 500 calories.) For example, his patients had minimal or no headaches, hunger pains, generalized weakness, or irritability as long as the low calorie diet was combined with HCG.

(NOTE: In the 60 years since Dr. Simeons' initial research, many more environmental chemicals have been introduced to widespread use. These chemicals tend to be stored in the body's fat reserves and are released when fat is rapidly utilized. This can give rise to unpleasant detoxification symptoms, for which the Riordan Clinic has developed various treatment strategies.)

Despite thousands of weight loss success stories resulting from the combination of HCG and caloric restriction the FDA has never approved HCG as weight-loss medication, although it does not prohibit its use.

 What is a very low calorie diet (VLCD)?
A VLCD is medically defined as a diet of 800 calories per day or less. In the case of our HCG Weight Loss Intervention the daily calorie intake is 500 calories, in combination with the HCG nasal spray, sublingual B12 and a specially formulated vitamin regimen.

How does HCG Work?
First identified as a hormone released by the body of pregnant women, HCG metabolizes fat for energy for both the mother and the maturing fetus. Dr. Simeon discovered that in prescribed doses HCG offers the same rapid fat-burning benefits to both men and women trying to lose weight.

The presence of HCG does NOT "trick" your body into thinking it is pregnant. Dr. Simeons believed that HCG acted in a manner that reset the brain's "set point" (located in the hypothalamus.) Each day, while using HCG with a 500 calorie diet, this "reset-action" mobilizes several thousand calories of fat from the body's visceral fat reserves, which are normally resistant to calorie burning.

This program does not produce metabolic slowing, because the daily quota of calories needed are being met from visceral fat reserves. Protein, healthy carbs, and vitamins are provided by the 500 calorie diet plus a specially designed vitamin program used in conjunction with the HCG nasal spray. There is no malnutrition. Program participants look and feel healthy while on the program.

 What is visceral fat?
Visceral fat is different from other body fat. Visceral fat, also called intra-abdominal fat, refers to the fat that surrounds the internal organs. Studies have shown that those with visceral fat are more susceptible to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension. Sedentary people, smokers and drinkers have been shown to have more intra-abdominal fat, or visceral fat, than active people who are non-smokers and non-drinkers. Stress may also be a factor in the storage of visceral fat on the body.

 Why is visceral fat so hard to get rid of?
Visceral fat is the fat that develops deep inside your body and surrounds your internal organs; it can feel like it's a "one way" deposit. It is centered in your abdominal area and is harder to lose than the regular fat, which lies just beneath your skin. You need to lose visceral fat because it is closely linked to diseases such as: diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and high cholesterol

 How does this diet access visceral fat?
The key to accessing visceral fat is HCG. HCG changes the metabolic process so visceral fat is accessed and burned; that is what sets it apart from other weight loss programs.

 Is HCG safe to use for weight loss?
Prescription HCG has been used successfully by physicians for years and has proven to be safe and effective when used properly and under a licensed physician's care. Although there are homeopathic versions of HCG available on the internet, which do not require physician supervision, the Riordan Clinic believes a physician supervised program is the best course of action.

 Known clinical side effects to prescription HCG are minimal, however it is still recommended that all HCG users consult at licensed physician prior to use and remain under the physicians care while using HCG. Additionally, a medical professional should be contacted immediately if any of the following occur; dizziness, difficulty breathing, swelling or redness.

 How is the HCG administered?
The ARRLLC  Clinic HCG Weight Loss Intervention program offers three prescription HCG delivery options: nasal spray, sublingual drops and injections. We offer the delivery-system options to accommodate personal preference; choose the delivery method that best suits your needs. The type of delivery system you use will not impact your weight-loss success. During your first nurse educator appointment you will receive instructions on how to properly administer your HCG.

 Tell me more about the HCG injections.
The prescription HCG injections are self-administered. 

Can men safely use HCG?
Yes. Since the HCG hormone occurs naturally in small amounts in BOTH women and men it is perfectly safe for men to use. Studies indicate that men often respond more favorably, which can result in even quicker weight loss with more pounds lost.

If HCG is so effective, why don't pregnant women lose weight?
HCG is "activated" by the body to mobilize fat for energy conversion only when there is a substantial decrease in fat and calorie intake. Pregnant women are advised to maintain a healthy diet, thus they arenít experiencing a calorie deficit.

Why can't I just go on a 500 calorie diet (VLCD) without the HCG?
To answer this question you first need to understand how the body stores fat, as defined in Dr. Simeons' original manuscript on HCG weight loss. There are three types of stored fat:

1. Normal fat: This type of fat easily accessed by the body to draw energy or be stored. Normal fat doesn't take a lot of effort to lose; on a VLCD without HCG this is the type of fat you lose first.
2. Structural fat: You don't ever want to lose this fat as it pads various organs and cushions bony areas. It is vital to your health and well being. On a VLCD without HCG this is the fat you lose when the normal fat is depleted.
3. Abnormal fat (VISCERAL FAT): This type of fat is the unhealthiest and the hardest to lose. With the help of a VLCD and HCG the body accesses this stored fat first to create weight loss. Visceral fat gives rise to unhealthy inflammation and insulin resistance - the precursors to diabetes and heart disease. By losing your visceral fat you can improve your overall health and prevent many serious degenerative diseases.

A VLCD diet without HCG uses normal fat and then starts to use the structural fat and muscle. Although you can lose fat, it is not the type of fat you want to lose. The loss of structural fat and muscle tissue can adversely affect your health and well-being. In addition VLCD diets without HCG can cause you to be excessively hungry. When using HCG combined with a VLCD the body uses abnormal/visceral fat and helps prevent hunger. This is the most positive fat loss outcome to achieve

 Can't I just take HCG to lose weight?
By itself HCG will not cause weight loss. When you combine HCG with a very-low-calorie-diet, the HCG triggers the access to and release of visceral fat. This sets the HCG Weight Loss Intervention apart from other diet programs that only emphasis calorie restriction.overall health improvement.

Will a low calorie diet slow down my metabolism?
Low calorie diets that do NOT include the use of HCG can slow down your metabolism as your body clings to the energy found in stored fat (starvation mode). When using HCG in combination with a low calorie diet your metabolism will NOT slow down. Signals are sent to your body by the HCG to actually use this stored visceral fat by converting it to energy. In this way excess fat reserves are eliminated. HCG prevents your body from entering starvation mode as your metabolism is reset for greater effectiveness.

Is this a starvation diet?
If you weren't accessing and burning your visceral fat stores, because of the use of HCG, it would not be a healthy program. Because you are accessing your visceral fat stores your body has all the calories and energy it needs.

 Will I always feel hungry/tired/irritable with the very low calorie HCG diet?
There is the potential during the first few days of the HCG diet to experience these issues. To combat possible symptoms the ARR LLC HCG Weight Loss Intervention recommends receiving IV Essentials intravenous nutrition during the first week of the program. This is a unique and exclusive benefit offered only with the Riordan Clinic HCG program and is based on our 35 years of experience administrating intravenous nutrition for a wide variety of conditions.

 The IV Essentials will help to lessen the symptoms, however generally these symptoms should pass on their own by the second week. As HCG mobilizes the stored fat as an energy source for the body it naturally reduces the appetite.

What is "intravenous nutrition"?
IV Essentials intravenous nutrition, known clinically as the "mini Myers," was first developed in the 1970s by Dr. John Myers in Baltimore. The "essentials" formulation contains a special blend of vitamin C, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B complex, magnesium and calcium. Since 1975 hundreds of medical institutions around the world, has safely and successfully used "mini Myers" intravenous nutrition. Your IV Essentials experience will be comfortable

 Can I take birth control and other medications what taking HCG?
Yes. Since prescription HCG is a natural hormone found in your body, it should NOT interact adversely with ANY medication or birth control. The patient application requires that participants list any/all medication that youíre currently taking as a precautio

 Will HCG change my menstrual cycle?
The amount of prescription HCG prescribed for weight loss should not impact your menstrual cycle. Sometimes dieting alone can effect a woman's cycle, but the change is not impacted by HCG.

You should not use the HCG during your first two full-flow days of your period; you can begin to use the HCG spray again after abstaining for the two full-flow days. If you take HCG during the first two full-flow days of your menstrual cycle you may experience cramps and increased flow. The body is naturally producing HCG during menstruation, thus introducing additional HCG spray while on the diet can have uncomfortable side effects.

It is recommended that you should delay the diet if you are within 5-6 days of your menstrual period. After you have completed your menstrual period you can then begin the diet.

Can I take HCG while pregnant or nursing?
No. Do not take HCG while you are pregnant or nursing. If during the HCG diet you become pregnant, stop taking HCG and consult your medical professional.

 Can I continue to take my regular vitamin supplements during the HCG diet?
You can NOT take oil-based supplements such as fish oil and vitamin E. The HCG diet is very sensitive to fats and oils, thus taking oil-based supplements could negatively impact your results. All other supplements that are not oil-based are okay to take.

 To make sure you receive the optimum amount of vitamins and nutrients during the program nutritional supplements are supplied to you as part of the Riordan Clinic Weight Loss Intervention program.

How much weight can I anticipate losing?
The majority of people have been able to lose 1-2 pounds per day by adhering to the program. (Note: It is essential that you have at least 12-pounds to lose to do the program.)

 Will I lose weight consistently throughout the program?
Typically HCG users will experience significant weight loss during the first week followed by a brief leveling of weight loss. Toward the end of the cycle users again experience another weight decrease. Do not be discouraged during the expected "leveling" stage. The HCG diet targets pounds and inches, thus during the leveling period your body should continue to shed inches so progress is still being made.

 Is a headache normal during the first week of the HCG diet?
It is not uncommon to experience a headache during the first week of the program. This symptom can generally be addressed with an over-the-counter headache medicine that you would normally take for this condition. Please avoid sugar coated pills.

 Can I drink alcohol while using HCG?
No. Alcohol consumption is not part of the program. HCG dieters have reported that they "cheated" on the program and had a drink or two and still lost weight. However, it should be noted that it is likely they didn't lose the same amount of weight they would have, if they had adhered to the program.

Can I wear makeup and use lotions/moisturizer while on the HCG Diet?
The HCG diet is very sensitive to fats, oils and creams. Body/skincare products that contain fats and oils should not be used as they could potentially slow the weight loss process. Each participant must make the personal decision what products to use while on the program keeping in mind the sensitivity to fats and oils.