Zerona is a body contouring device that uses low energy (cold laser) technology to effect spot fat reduction. Through a photochemical effect, fat cells in the path of the light energy become temporarily leaky and shed some of their lipid contents. These free fatty acids are removed from the release sites by a natural clearance process and eliminated through the liver. The manufacturer of the Zerona device suggests taking a supplement called Curva, which is a combination niacin and ginko, which allegedly aids in the lipid clearance process.
In weight loss management, there are numerous medications and supplements that have variable amounts of effectiveness. Adding a weight loss component to a Zerona treatment series is a logical application of known fat management and pharmacology. Patients should get an enhanced result with a more comprehensive approach. One of the intriguing hormonal supplements with a long history in weight loss is HCG. Once popular in the 1970s it fell into disuse until recently. It has now resurfaced as a weight loss medication and is gaining renewed interest.
HCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a hormone produced in pregnancy that is made initially by the developing embryo after conception (hence the positive pregnancy test) and later by the placenta. Its primary role in pregnancy is to help nourish the growing fetus by releasing the nutrients in fat from the mother’s body. This hormonal role has lead to a lot of research that has looked at its potential role in adult weight loss and obesity. While its exact role in fat metabolism can be debated, it is currently thought that it likely exerts its effect by stimulating testosterone, an anabolic hormone that causes weight loss in both men and women.
Taking small daily doses of HCG (approx. 125 IU to 200 IU) can help in the weight loss process, particularly when combined with other treatments such as Zerona and a calorie-restricted diet. When accompanied by a low calorie diet of approximately 1000 calories, HCG has emerged as a very useful adjunct. People fear dietary restriction because they know they will feel hungry or deprived. However, on HCG people do not feel the same as with the usual diets. This occurs because the HCG instructs the body to utilize fat reserves through the hypothalamus. Thus the body becomes flooded with 2000 to 3000 calories from these reserves, which along with the calorie intake, is more than sufficient to take care of your daily nourishment. As a result, not only will you not feel hungry but your energy levels stay high.
The combination of HCG with by your Zerona treatments creates a combination fat reducing effect. Zerona targets problem areas with its cold laser technology for spot reduction, HCG helps the body with overall fat and weight reduction. Your Zerona treatments will last only several weeks but your HCG supplement should be taken for 40 days.
ZERONA/HCG Treatment Protocol
1) Administer 250 IU HCG per day for 40 days.
2) Calorie restricted diet (1000 calories per day)
Breakfast: An apple, orange, one-half grapefruit or 1 cup non-fat yogurt
Lunch/Dinner:
One type of meat – 100 grams of beef, chicken, fish or seafood.
One type of vegetable – spinach, tomatoes, celery, beet-greens, chard, chicory, green salad, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage.
One type of bread: One breadstick or melba toast
One type of fruit: apple, orange, half-grapefuit or a handful of strawberries.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been approved by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Dr. Barry Eppley
Indianapolis, Indiana