Korean actress loses weight by eating only protein, doctor says beware of cholecystitis

According to media reports, when the South Korean girl group "Oh My Girl", which debuted half a year ago, was interviewed by Korean media, the eight members all expressed that they worked hard to lose weight in order to present their best side in the new album "CLOSER". JinE, one of the group members, had a physique that made her prone to gaining weight, and she even went on a hunger strike to lose weight. She relied solely on protein to maintain her strength, and she also exercised a lot. Although she lost 8 or 9 kilograms, she also developed anorexia, which affected her health. Physicians point out that fasting for a long time may lead to acute cholecystitis, and relying on a single nutrient to lose weight may lead to fainting due to insufficient electrolytes.

JinE used the wrong method to lose weight. After being discovered by her agency, she immediately stopped her weight loss plan and went to the hospital for treatment. Fortunately, she has now recovered. We often hear about celebrities using extreme methods to lose weight, and many people follow suit, not knowing that this is very harmful to their health.

Calories come from three major nutrients. Eating only protein is harmful to the body.

Zhu Nianfeng, director of the Taitung Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, said that protein takes a longer time to digest and absorb, provides a higher sense of satiety, and is less likely to be converted into fat, so it is helpful for weight loss. However, the human body's calories come from three nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and each nutrient has different functions. If you only consume protein, the body cannot obtain complete nutrition, and the growth and operation of cells and tissues will be affected, which is not conducive to the overall metabolic function.

Generally speaking, daily carbohydrate intake should account for 50% of total calories, protein should account for 20 to 30%, and fat should account for 20%. It can be seen from this that if only protein is consumed, the nutritional imbalance is very serious.

Electrolyte imbalance, beware of fainting and irregular heartbeat

In addition, if only protein is consumed, the human body will lack minerals such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which may cause an imbalance of electrolytes in the body. It is like a marathon runner who will not be able to support his physical strength if he only replenishes water and lacks electrolytes. President Zhu Nianfeng reminded that electrolyte imbalance can easily cause arrhythmia, fainting and other phenomena, and people should not take it lightly.

Long-term fasting may cause acute cholecystitis

Starving yourself to lose weight or being on an empty stomach frequently also has health risks. When the stomach is empty, the liver continues to secrete bile and sends it to the gallbladder for storage. If you do not eat for several hours in a row, the bile will remain in the gallbladder and become increasingly thicker. Over time, it may block the bile duct and form stones, causing acute cholecystitis.

Eat a balanced diet and exercise to reduce 500 calories a day

If you want to lose weight healthily, President Zhu Nianfeng recommends that you still have a balanced diet, but you can reduce your total daily calorie intake by 500 calories. In addition, you should exercise for 30 minutes every day, at an intensity that makes you breathless when talking. In addition to aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, dancing, and cycling, you should also add muscle strength training to truly consume excess calories, reduce fat, and achieve weight loss effects.