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  2. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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    Regular physical activity can help with weight loss and weight maintenance. For the best results, aim to exercise at a moderate level for at least 30 minutes per day, three times per week, and ...

  3. With laxatives in high demand, doctors warn not to take them ...

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    Doctors advise against taking them for purposes other than constipation relief, like weight loss. With laxatives in high demand, doctors warn not to take them in excess or to lose weight Skip to ...

  4. Laxative - Wikipedia

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    Although some patients with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa abuse laxatives in an attempt to lose weight, laxatives act to speed up the transit of feces through the large intestine, which occurs after the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine is already complete. Thus, studies of laxative abuse have found ...

  5. Management of obesity - Wikipedia

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    Bariatric surgery ("weight loss surgery") is the use of surgical intervention in the treatment of obesity. As every operation may have complications, surgery is only recommended for severely obese people (BMI > 40) who have failed to lose weight following dietary modification and pharmacological treatment.

  6. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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    Bariatric surgery (also known as metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a surgical procedure used to manage obesity and obesity-related conditions. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Long term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size ( stomach reduction surgery ), [ 3 ] reduction ...

  7. Experts Say This Is One Of The Main Reasons Why Weight Loss ...

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    Fiber-rich foods, like fruits, veggies, 100 percent whole grains, and legumes, help promote satiety and can be a weight loss tool. Once you’ve changed the quality of your calories—and are ...

  8. Weight loss surgery tied to lasting digestive issues

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    A common weight loss surgery is associated with long-term gastrointestinal problems and food intolerance, a recent study suggests. Weight loss surgery tied to lasting digestive issues Skip to main ...

  9. Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery - Wikipedia

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    About 30% of those who undergo VBG achieve normal weight, and about 80% achieve some degree of weight loss. Most studies have suggested that 10 years after surgery, only 10% of patients maintain a minimum weight loss of at least 50% of their total excess weight at the time of their initial surgery. Some patients regain weight.