Is rapid weight loss healthy?
With medical supervision, rapid weight loss is safe and healthy. Rapid weight by non-supplemented fasting or fasting with inferior products can cause your body to use lean muscle tissue as a source of fuel. This can put your health at risk and make weight maintenance difficult. The meal replacements used in our program are formulated to protect lean muscle mass and to use fat stores as fuel, thereby eliminating these risks. What are the side effects from using a full fast weight loss plan? Most people who use Optifast® experience no negative side effects at all. All patients are medically monitored to ensure your safety throughout the program. Some people experience episodes of light-headedness or constipation, and there can be an increased risk of gallstones. In some cases, the full fast can lead to an increase in uric acid levels. People with a history of gout are monitored carefully so that appropriate treatment can be initiated, if needed. What other options do I have at Kaiser Per
