| HCG is not an anabolic or androgenic steroid. It is a | | | | protocol if the player's doctor gets approval from MLB. |
| natural protein based hormone that is produced by | | | | The league will most likely test the athlete for steroid |
| pregnant women. Commercially available HCG is | | | | use, then once the results come back that state the |
| administered in two forms. It can be injected through | | | | player is not using steroids, they are allowed to use |
| shots or absorbed through drops placed beneath the | | | | HCG for weight loss. Additionally, nearly every National |
| tongue. Before an individual can utilize hCG for weight | | | | Football League (NFL) team uses HCG during |
| loss, they must be evaluated by a physician. HCG is | | | | pre-season training to help shed unwanted weight fast |
| marketed mainly to individuals interested in shedding | | | | before the season starts. |
| extra pounds. The hormone is also used by pro | | | | What is the process of obtaining HCG for athletes? |
| athletes and other highly active people interested in | | | | The first step to incorporating HCG into an athletic |
| improving performance through decreasing their body | | | | lifestyle is to find a HCG distributor that can work in |
| fat percentage and increasing muscle mass. | | | | conjunction with a physician that practices close to |
| How does HCG affect athletic performance? | | | | where the purchaser resides. This is not only for |
| HCG has properties similar to luteinizing hormones (LH). | | | | convenience of the initial evaluation but also because |
| This makes HCG very beneficial for athletes. In men, | | | | continued monitoring by a doctor is recommended in |
| the luteinizing hormone stimulates certain cells within the | | | | some cases. There are many options to choose from |
| testes, producing androgenic hormones (mainly | | | | online with regard to HCG suppliers. Most of the sites |
| testosterone.) Athletes use HCG to increase | | | | or companies that offer HCG sell both types |
| testosterone production, this can have effects similar | | | | (injections and drops.) HCG ranges in price according |
| to those of steroids without the side effects | | | | to the level of implementation that is desired and |
| associated with them. More importantly, the phase | | | | appropriate as each person is different. However, a |
| which follows the discontinuation of steroids in which | | | | fully comprehensive approach is the best way to |
| considerable loss in strength and muscle mass is | | | | benefit from HCG usage. Sites that offer support and |
| experienced, does not occur with HCG. This allows for | | | | are also supported by real physicians who truly care |
| a more natural increase in muscle mass and a more | | | | about the correct usage of the product are the best |
| controlled progression of fitness and performance. | | | | source for those interested in it. |
| Is HCG legal for professional athletes to use? | | | | Can an individual get financial assistance to help pay |
| HCG recently made headlines when Los Angeles | | | | for HCG? |
| Dodger star, Manny Ramirez, was caught with HCG in | | | | The answer is yes, but not in all cases. Many people |
| his system. Under Major League Baseball (MLB) rules, | | | | use their Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health |
| HCG is a banned substance because it has been used | | | | Savings Accounts (HSA) that are available through |
| in the past to mask steroids. HCG is not a steroid or | | | | their employer to pay for the costs associated with a |
| performance enhancing drug, but has been used by | | | | HCG program. HCG is considered to be health related |
| some professional athletes to increase testosterone in | | | | and not cosmetic, as it has proven to improve overall |
| their bodies since some steroids lower testosterone | | | | health and quality of life. |
| levels. HCG can be used in MLB as a weight loss | | | | |
