Laxatives: Laxatives should not use to loose weight, the loss will be temporary and at the cost of causing other problems. You will lose needed fluid and electrolytes and may become dependent on using laxatives to have normal bowel movements if you use these on long term basis.
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Yes: True weight loss is losing excess stores of fat. Using laxatives only eliminates fluid and excess stool. Although this will reduce your weight on the scale temporarily, it's not a long term solution. Using laxatives can potentially dehydrate you and cause electrolyte imbalance such as low potassium. It can have other adverse affects by altering the intestinal flora, excess gas and colon dilation.
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