Dangers of Using Laxatives for Weight Loss http://ift.tt/2rqT0kB Losing weight has become a primary health concern for millions of people. If you have a few extra pounds, losing it can provide innumerable benefits to your body. Lowered blood pressure, lowered cholesterol, more energy, improved mood – it really is a no brainer. Unfortunately, at times, the desire to hurry progress leads some people down inappropriate paths. Using laxatives for weight loss is one such path; they are an unhealthy method for losing weight. Prevalence of Laxative Abuse Laxative abuse, as well as other unhealthy weight loss methods such as skipping meals and excessive exercise, was reported by 22% of the women and 17% of the men in a Division of Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health study designed to examine weight loss behavior. [1] A University of Illinois study found that girls with body image distortion were over 4 times more likely to engage in extreme weight loss behavior, including the use of laxatives. [2] Laxative abuse is a present weight-loss method on college campuses, particularly among individuals with eating disorders. It’s a dangerous habit that can lead to f
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