hCG Diet...Does it work?

We have been asked to compound this product many times over the past few years at our compounding pharmacy and we have seen mixed results.  I would assume that being on a 500 calorie per day diet would probably be a large part of the weight loss, but we have had several people swear that it works well.  Remember, when starting any diet always check with your physician first and EDUCATE yourself. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/22/hcg-diet-controversy_n_826837.html