Very low-calorie Dieting

very low calorie diets provide 200–800 calories per day, maintaining protein intake limiting calories both fat , carbohydrates. subject body starvation , produce average loss of 1.5–2.5 kg (3.3–5.5 lb) per week. 2-4-6-8 , popular diet of variety, follows four-day cycle in 200 calories consumed first day, 400 second day, 600 third day, 800 fourth day, , totally fasting, after cycle repeats. these diets not recommended general use associated adverse side effects such loss of lean muscle mass, increased risks of gout, , electrolyte imbalances. people attempting these diets must monitored closely physician prevent complications.