Dr. Hibberd
Peter Hibberd, M.D., is a doctor whose advice is based on more than 28 years of hospital outpatient and inpatient experience. He is an experienced emergency medicine physician, surgeon, and consultant. Dr. Hibberd is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is also a fellow and active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and a member and fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Hibberd has earned numerous national and international professional certifications, memberships, and awards.
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Is HCG An Effective Weight Loss Supplement?

Wednesday, 21 July 2010 10:17 AM EDT

Question: Could you please comment on using HCG to lose weight and fat? A couple of friends have been extremely successful.

Dr. Hibberd's Answer:

Using human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) for weight loss is not substantiated by any reliable data. I regard these treatments as modern day "quackery," and a hoax on the modern day health consumer. Government supported studies in Canada have recently stated that most diets are equally effective for weight loss as long as the patients do not abandon their goals prematurely. Discuss a diet with your physician first, then stick with it.


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