The dangers of rapid weight loss: a simple explanation from a nutritionist

29.02.2024 17:22

Getting rid of extra pounds should be comfortable. Rapid weight loss only threatens serious health problems.

For example, if you decide that you need to lose 15 kilograms in one month, then you should know that in this case you will also lose muscle.

This warning was given by nutritionist Natalia Gridina in a conversation with Lenta.ru .

She noted that fatigue and malaise will also begin to bother her.

Problems with the gastrointestinal tract, immunity, skin, nails and hair may begin. In addition, sudden and serious weight loss leads to vitamin deficiency, problems with the nervous system.

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At the same time, as soon as a person returns to his usual diet, fat will replace the lost muscles.

As the specialist explained during the interview, it is safe to lose 0.5-1 kg per week. In a month, you can lose 2-4 kg without consequences for the body.

Earlier we talked about how to speed up the process of losing weight.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor