Restricting the food intake in the body can make a body deficiency of substances needed. Yet, these substances the body needs to survive. In some cases, anorexia and bulimia can even cause death. Typically, sufferers died because of complications.
A nutritionist said, lack of food intake can interfere with metabolism of the body, starting from the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, until the fat. Complications can occur because of lack of vitamins and minerals, causing malfunctioning of the heart, thyroid, kidney failure, and death. (more…)
Despite its traditional bad reputation, a recent study shows that women who perform a diet based on carbohydrates and lower lost more weight than diets based on the consumption of vegetables.