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Is doing like a water diet for 7 days bad?

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Probably: I personally believe in balance. Our bodies spent thousands of years evolving to require balanced nutrition. In other words, its just not natural to do such a drastic diet. Practically speaking, without calories, electrolytes, you run the risk of becoming seriously ill.

Dr Ferdowsi and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/28/2013

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