First of all.... homeopathic HCG have no actual HCG in it. Therefore the method that it uses to enter your body is on a sub-atomic level using frequencies installed in the water by the manufacturer. 1-2 minutes is enough. I have heard people saying 5 minutes even 15 -30 minutes. It's ridiculous, unless you are using actual sublingual HCG made from actual full strength HCG. If you are using homeopathic, then there is no reason to hold it longer. Anybody who says different doesn't understand homeopathy at all ! Do you really think that saliva is going to stop the absorption of something that is even smaller than a radio wave? NO! PS: In my opinion hHCG is garbage. But if it works for you, all the power to you. Just don't come crying to the forum if you have a bad round, because 95% of the people that come here to complain are on the drops. Injections are the way to go