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Please explain what are the risks of using laxatives daily for weight loss?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Laxative for weight: Laxatives do not cause weight loss! they just make you move your bowels faster and can be dangerous and addictive if used improperly. Can result in electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, seizures and worse.

Answered 12/17/2013

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