Why do people use laxatives to loose weight?
Ive heard of people "abusing" laxatives to loose weight. I've had to use laxatives on a few occasions because I get constipated alot, and laxatives are definitley NOT fun. So my question is, how do laxatives make people loose weight, and why would people purposely make themselves suffer through the cramps and what not of laxatives when they dont have to?
I have no idea, I can't imagine. When I was in high school a friend of mine did this, she was always in the bathroom. She used laxative gum. She ended up in the hospital because she was seriously sick. Repetative constant Laxative use can speed up the process of food leaving the body which means it goes right through you instead of being absorbed. It really starves the body from nutrition as well. Personally I can't imagine having constant cramps like that and having to rush to the bathroom, etc.
It can cause serious damage to your body and you can become dependent upon laxatives to have a bowel movement as well. But long term results can be serious and even cause death.
It's a form of bulimia which is an illness. Instead of throwing up they use laxatives but it's part of the same illness.
ignories… ! their are not aware of the problems abusing laxative will cause.
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Laxatives can rid the body of excess water and waste. This waste add weigh to the stomach area. You can accomplish the same thing by fasting (not eating) for several days and drink plenty of water.
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I have no idea, I can't imagine. When I was in high school a friend of mine did this, she was always in the bathroom. She used laxative gum. She ended up in the hospital because she was seriously sick. Repetative constant Laxative use can speed up the process of food leaving the body which means it goes right through you instead of being absorbed. It really starves the body from nutrition as well. Personally I can't imagine having constant cramps like that and having to rush to the bathroom, etc.
It can cause serious damage to your body and you can become dependent upon laxatives to have a bowel movement as well. But long term results can be serious and even cause death.
It's a form of bulimia which is an illness. Instead of throwing up they use laxatives but it's part of the same illness.
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