Family Practitioner Questions Dieting

Is juice fasting safe?

I want to lose weight and have been wanting to try out the juice fast. Is it safe? Are there any risk?

2 Answers

Depends on the juice. But generally speaking yes, it is safe.
I would not recommend it. Juicing has no fiber which helps slow down the spike in your blood glucose. Continued spikes in blood sugar is a potential risk for developing prediabetes/diabetes. If weight loss is your ultimate goal, assuming you're a healthy individual, burn more calories than you intake per day. I would suggest seeking a dietitian so plan what is best for you to meet your needs. Thank you for your question!