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Health Canada advises that the drug hCG is not authorized or proven effective for weight loss

Issued January 19, 2017
What to do
Talk to your health care professional or a dietitian if you are considering starting a special diet. Learn how to minimize your risks when considering health products for weight management. Be skeptical about advertising claims for weight-loss products. If a product sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Report adverse events to health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1 866 234-2345, or by reporting online, by mail or by fax . Report complaints about health products, including hCG products being promoted for weight loss, to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1-800-267-9675, or complete an online complaint form .