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Is it dangerous/bad if you don't eat at all?my friend is desperate to lose weight and he's doing this.he's drinking a lot of water.he's being active 2

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Extreme dieting is: dangerous, even life-threatening. Weight loss needs to be supervised by a doctor. Blood sugar can go out of balance and cardiac issues can result just for starters. Spectracell lab in Texas has a good nutritional lab panel that can become the basis of a good food plan. Peace and good health.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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