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A member asked:
I'm interested in starting a 60 day juice fast. i'm healthy, but considerably over weight. is this a safe diet? worried about b12 and protein.
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
No: Crash diets like this are universally not safe. And you should be worried about notable vitamin deficiency. Decreasing carb intake, including juice, and writing down what you eat and monitoring food intake closely will help you lose weight in a much safer way. Consult a nutritionist to get a good plan so you can have realistic goals.
Answered 3/25/2013
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You should be!: No B12 in juice. Absolute requirement as a supplement. Second, weight loss will occur, but you will lose muscle mass with body fat. Resistance exercise and whey powder mixed with juice can give you adequate protein, and spare muscle loss!
Answered 6/24/2014
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See doctor: Suggest you are followed closely by a doctor while on this diet to make sure you do not get into trouble.
Answered 3/25/2013
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Why?: If you're overweight you don't need a short-term toxic "diet" or fast. You'll just stress your body and quickly gain back any weight you might lose - most of which will be water. Learn how to eat properly and exercise for the rest of your life. Don't get your medical information from tv, friends, or the internet. It's garbage!
Answered 4/1/2013
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