Greetings all. for school I am doing a project on the "HCG diet." my understanding was that a fellow named Simeon originally administered it and that it was very successful (at least according to him).

I have a few questions, and if you could answer them or point me to good sites, articles, etc, that would be GREAT.
o I know HCG is used to prevent testicular atrophy but is it conceivable that it "resets" the hypothalamus as he claimed?
o Anyone ever experienced weight loss while on HCG?
o Any reliable studies on HCG for weight loss? could not find any on pubmed


My take on the whole HCG diet as popularized by kevin trudeau is very negative. the guy's a huckster and a criminal who switched from one illegal activity to one protected by the US constitution (as he endlessly drones on about), giving out erroneous health information. and the "HCG drops" are so fake as to be laughable


any input you have would be greatly useful. thanks guys