Laxatives for Weight Loss: Do they work and are they safe?

If you have been struggling with weight for a long time or want to lose weight quickly, you might consider using a laxative, such as Dulcolax, to aid your weight loss efforts.According to the American Cancer Society, dulcolax causes the colon to draw more water from the body to increase the speed at which you can have a bowel movement.Overuse of laxatives can cause physical and psychological problems.

The idea of using a laxative to lose weight is based on the belief that it will make food move through the body quicker.The body absorbs fewer calories if food goes through the body faster.Reducing the number of calories your body has access to will allow you to lose weight more quickly.

As food passes through the small intestine, the body absorbs most of the vitamins and minerals.Gary A. Thibodeau and Kevin T. Patton wrote "Structure and Function of the Body 13th Edition."There is a rich network of blood capillaries inside each villus.The large intestine only absorbs a small amount of water, salts and vitamins from the small intestines.Water weight is the only weight lost by using Dulcolax.

There are serious health problems that can be caused by the use of Dulcolax.Go Ask Alice is a service provided by the health services department at Columbia University.Dr. Michael Hall is a family physician at the DuBois Regional Health Center.He says that you can become addicted to the use of laxatives if you want to lose weight.Eating disorders can be caused by psychological dependence.