Newest diet fad worries Gott

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have two friends who have lost 40 and 50 pounds very quickly on the hCG diet. They swear that it was fairly easy to do. Is it safe? I have heard that it can cause cancer. Please give me the true facts. Thanks.

DEAR READER: I previously wrote about the hCG diet in September 2010. You can find my article on my website (www.AskDrGottMD.com/newest-diet-fad-should-be-avoided).
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