Laxatives for weight loss

The laxative diet is supposedly one of the fastest ways of losing weight.

 Laxatives are usually over the counter medications to cure constipation and speed up bowel movement.

Though not the prescribed purpose they are also used as a method for weight loss.When abused laxatives can result in the weaking of the bowels.

How does the Laxative Diet Work

The laxative diet is usually used by atlhletes, and people who suffering from eating disorders and can be classified as laxative abuse, such as bulimia believing that they will excrete the food they ate quickly and not gain weight.

Besides popping pills people will also drink Herbal teas often referred to as Laxative Teas containing any of the following herbs:

cascara
blackthorn
aloe
rhubarb roots
senna roots
castor oil
prunes
acai berries

Sometimes herbal tea and laxative diet pills are combined for increased results and quick weight loss.

Harmful Effects of the Diet

Constantly consuming laxatives is perhaps the worst thing to do to your body and can result in the following side effects:

• Due to constant excretion of water, your body bloats up again, within 48 hours, due to your body's natural response to retain water.
• Weak and exhaustion
• Nausea
• Vomiting,
• Bloody stool
• Stomach cramps
• Electrolyte disorder
• Weakening of bones or osteomalacia
• Chronic constipation.
• Vitamin deficiency.

In some cases, this diet has proven fatal, especially among people who suffer from eating disorders.
If you still want to give this diet a try be sure to consult your doctor or a dietitian
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Sincerely,

Jennifer Taylor
www.loseweightwithlaxatives.info