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Is the lemon detox diet safe? (only drinking lemon mixed with maple syrup and water and cayenne pepper for 10-50 days)
Jan 29, 2013

Dr. Ahmad Ghannoum Gastroenterology
Nutrition experts sounding the alarm over possible risks from lengthy or repeated fasts. Vitamin deficiencies, muscle breakdown and blood-sugar problems — not to mention frequent liquid bowel movements — are some of the seriously unpleasant drawbacks to these plans, which are skimpy on solid foods and often call for laxatives.
Many people will use this diet to lose weight quickly, however it is important to remember that if you are not maintaining an exercise routine, the fasting and lack of movement will also cause your body to quickly melt muscle weight as well as fat. It is important to remember to continuously exercise while participating in the lemon detox diet.
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