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Serious Questions About the Effects of a VLCD

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  • danikasue
    danikasue Posts: 3
    __drmerc__ wrote: »
    danikasue wrote: »
    __drmerc__ wrote: »
    You can survive on a 0 calorie diet for a extended period of time assuming you have enough fat. Most people here are just echoing what they read on MFP.
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2495396/pdf/postmedj00315-0056.pdf

    I read the article, it specifically states that the patient was continuously monitored during his fast by medical professionals and required potassium and sodium supplementation at different times. Just because something CAN be done doesn't mean it should be done. And certainly not without adequate supervision. Electrolyte imbalances can be deadly. For example, low potassium levels can cause a fatal heart arrhythmia.

    Did I say it should be done?

    Did I say you said it should be done?
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