hCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone present in men and women, but is produced in large quantities by pregnant women. During pregnancy, the substance almost completely controls the woman's metabolic functions. Among nonpregnant women, research suggests that hCG increased metabolism of the same as a pregnant woman. Thousands of calories of stored fat is released, and are used by the body or expelled. To keep the fat cells to take immediate and more fat, low-fat VLCD is necessary and toiletries such as lotions, are prohibited.
