Mar 29, 2024, 10:13 PM IST
VLCDs may not provide adequate amounts of essential nutrients, leading to deficiencies in vitamins, minerals, and other vital nutrients.
Severely restricting calorie intake can lead to low energy levels and fatigue due to inadequate fuel for the body's needs.
VLCDs can cause the body to break down muscle tissue for energy, leading to muscle loss, weakness, and decreased muscle tone.
Severely restricting calories can trigger intense hunger and cravings, making it difficult to stick to the diet long-term.
Rapid weight loss, particularly on VLCDs, increases the risk of developing gallstones, which are hardened deposits in the gallbladder.
Inadequate calorie intake and nutrient deficiencies can contribute to hair loss and thinning.
VLCDs can negatively impact mood, leading to irritability, depression, anxiety, and other mood disturbances.
Severely restricting calories can cause digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
VLCDs may disrupt electrolyte balance in the body, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, weakness, and irregular heartbeat.