The Five Most Common Causes Of Death From Dieting
October 31st, 2007 by the writerWhen you start a diet, you imagine looking great and feeling better. Dying is the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, dieting mistakes can cost you your life. This article looks at the most common causes of death from dieting.
Death From Dieting Cause #1: Electrolyte Imbalance
Electrolytes are minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, etc. that control the body’s functions. They are provided through a normal diet. However, when dieters try to severely restrict—if not eliminate entirely—entire food groups from their diet, electrolytes may be thrown out of balance. Without the needed electrolytes in the proper balance, the heart can no longer pump blood properly. The patient slips into a cardiac arrhythmia and dies.
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