You might have heard about it, take laxatives to flush your system’s waste and get rid of belly fat. Is such a thing effective? unfortunately it’s common for people to think this way and try laxatives to lose weight. Some figures put it at about 10% of women aged 23 to 25 that used this method.
What’s wrong about using laxatives for weight loss
Laxatives are supposed to be taken when you are constipated and to help with bowl movements, and even then should not be used long term, as it causes you to become dehydrated, lose nutrients and certainly it won’t make you magically lose weight or body fat.
Some types of laxatives can lead to what’s called an electrolyte imbalance, notably if they were used long term.
Electrolytes play an essential role in many body functions, like oxygen delivery, heart functions and more. An electrolyte imbalance can cause abnormal heart rate, seizures and weakness
What to do instead to lose weight and not harm your body.
You should aim for a balanced diet with enough fiber so you have normal bowl movements and let your body get rid of toxins and waste the natural way. Using laxatives for weight loss is nothing more than an ineffective medication that disrupts the body and have a number of side effects, All based on a myth and a common belief for how it works.
If you are determined on losing weight, you can start counting calories and follow a diet, it requires dedication but will yield results.
