Saturday, August 3, 2013

Is it healthy to lose weight using laxatives?

Not at all, and this practice can be really dangerous as it depletes the body fluids of electrolytes necessary for proper function. You can put your kidneys into real distress if you do this regularly over a period of time. (For the same reason, some flu patients end up in emergency because of dehydration.)


Mind you, apart from the above, food which is prematurely evacuated does not have the time to be digested, not just for calories but for everything else. By using laxatives indiscriminately, you are automatically starving yourself. Such use is even one symptom of boulimia and anorexia, and this infernal syndrome is harder to break since it seems like such an easy way to "cheat."  Better stay zen and change your global eating habits permanently -your body will appreciate your respect!

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